Almond French Toast Hearts

I like to surprise my family at breakfast by having heart-shaped French toast on the table. Confectioners' sugar, strawberries and almond butter tastefully top off each bite.

SERVINGS

3

CATEGORY

Breakfast/Brunch

METHOD

Other stovetop

PREP

15 min.

COOK

10 min.

TOTAL

25 min.

INGREDIENTS

  • 6 slices bread
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract, divided
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 cup butter, divided
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • Additional confectioners' sugar
  • Sliced fresh strawberries

DIRECTIONS

Cut out bread slices with a 3-3/4-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter; discard trimmings. In a shallow bowl, combine the eggs, milk and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Dip bread on both sides in egg mixture. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Fry bread hearts until golden brown on both sides.
    For almond butter, in a small mixing bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and remaining butter and extract; mix well. Sprinkle French toast with additional confectioners' sugar. Serve with almond butter and strawberries. Yield: 3 servings.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Jul 20, 2008

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