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French Toast Churro Bites in Heart Shapes Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12–15 bites 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

French Toast Churro Bites in Heart Shapes are a delightful twist on classic French toast, featuring bite-sized pieces of brioche bread dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla custard, pan-fried until golden, and coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, brunch parties, or a fun breakfast treat, these heart-shaped bites are easy to make and wonderfully indulgent served warm with chocolate sauce, caramel drizzle, or fresh berries.

Ingredients

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For the Custard

  • 6 slices brioche or thick white bread
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

For the Coating

  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Heart-shaped cookie cutter

Instructions

  1. Cut the Bread into Hearts: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from each slice of brioche or thick white bread. Set aside the shaped pieces for dipping.
  2. Prepare the Custard Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until well combined and smooth.
  3. Mix the Coating: In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; mix thoroughly to create the cinnamon-sugar coating.
  4. Heat the Skillet and Melt Butter: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt and coat the pan evenly.
  5. Dip the Bread Hearts: Dip each heart-shaped bread piece into the custard mixture, making sure both sides are fully coated but not soaked through.
  6. Cook the Bites: Place the coated bread hearts in the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crisp. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet as needed for additional batches to prevent sticking and promote browning.
  7. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Immediately after cooking, toss each warm French toast heart in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated, ensuring a sweet, crunchy outer layer.
  8. Serve Warm: Serve the French Toast Churro Bites warm, optionally with chocolate sauce, caramel drizzle, or fresh berries to enhance the flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • For a crispier bite, let the dipped bread sit for 30 seconds before frying to absorb the custard fully.
  • These bites are best served fresh but can be kept warm in a 200°F oven until ready to serve without losing their texture.
  • Ideal for Valentine’s Day celebrations, brunch parties, or as a kid-friendly breakfast dessert.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

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