Description
Delight in these adorable French Toast Churro Bites shaped like hearts—crispy on the outside with a soft, custardy inside, coated in cinnamon sugar for a perfect sweet treat. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a fun snack, these bites combine the classic flavors of French toast with the irresistible churro twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Batter Ingredients
- 4 slices of bread (preferably thick-cut, like brioche or challah)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for the batter)
- Pinch of salt
Coating and Frying
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for frying)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until fully combined and smooth.
- Cut Bread into Heart Shapes: Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut each slice of bread into several heart shapes, about 12-16 total depending on the size.
- Soak the Bread Hearts: Dip each heart-shaped bread piece into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are thoroughly coated but not overly saturated to avoid sogginess.
- Heat Butter in Pan: In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until foamy and hot.
- Cook the Bites: Place the soaked bread hearts into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a shallow dish, mix the granulated sugar and 1 tsp ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
- Coat the French Toast Bites: Immediately after cooking, transfer the warm French toast hearts to the cinnamon sugar mixture and gently toss or sprinkle to coat all sides well.
- Serve Warm: Arrange the French Toast Churro Bites on a serving platter and enjoy while warm for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Using thick-cut bread like brioche or challah adds richness and helps the bites hold their shape.
- Be careful not to over-soak the bread in the egg mixture to prevent sogginess.
- If you don’t have a heart-shaped cutter, use any small cookie cutter or simply cut squares or triangles.
- Serve with maple syrup or chocolate sauce for added indulgence.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use almond or oat milk.
