Description
These French Toast Churro Bites in Heart Shapes are the perfect combination of crispy, sweet, and playful. With a cinnamon-sugar coating that mimics churros, these heart-shaped French toast bites make a delightful breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they’re perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or a fun family treat. Serve with chocolate, caramel, or whipped cream for the ultimate indulgence!
Ingredients
For the French Toast Bites:
- 6 slices of thick bread (brioche or challah work best)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking)
For the Churro Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Optional Toppings:
- Chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or whipped cream for dipping
Instructions
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For the Heart Shapes:
Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut heart shapes from each slice of bread. Save the scraps for croutons or breadcrumbs. -
Prepare the Batter:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. -
Cook the French Toast Hearts:
Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Dip each heart-shaped bread slice into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off. Place them on the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Add more butter as needed between batches. -
Make the Churro Coating:
In a shallow dish, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon. -
Coat the Bites:
While the French toast hearts are still warm, toss them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated. -
Serve:
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauces like chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, or whipped cream.
Notes
- You can experiment with different bread types such as sourdough or gluten-free options.
- For an extra kick, try adding cayenne pepper to the churro coating.
- To make it dairy-free, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use plant-based butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: 4-6 servings
- Method: Breakfast, Dessert
- Cuisine: American
