Best 6 Almond French Toast Hearts Recipes

ALMOND FRENCH TOAST HEARTS

Steps:

• Cut out bread slices with a heart-shaped cookie cutter. Discard trimmings.
• Place eggs, milk and almond extract in a shallow bowl. Mix until well combined.
• Dip each bread slice in egg mixture.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Cook bread hearts for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
• Remove from the oil and drain on paper towel.
• Place confectioners' sugar, remaining butter and almond extract in a small bowl. Mix until well combined.
• Sprinkle additional confectioners' sugar over the french toasts. Almond French Toast Hearts are ready to serve. ENJOY!!

ALMOND FRENCH TOAST HEARTS

Steps:

• 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. Cook bread hearts for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown., For almond butter, in a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and remaining butter and extract; mix well. Spread 1 teaspoon over each slice of French toast (save remainder for another use). Sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar and serve with strawberries, if desired.

ALMOND FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Place almonds in a small saucepan over low heat. Tossing frequently, toast until lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, salt, baking powder, almond extract and vanilla extract. Soak bread slices in the mixture until saturated. Place slices in a shallow pan. Refrigerate slices approximately 1 hour.
• Heat canola oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. One at a time, press one side of soaked bread slices in the almonds to coat. Fry bread slices on both sides until golden brown. Dust with confectioner's sugar before serving,

ALMOND FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 275°F.
• Whisk together eggs, half-and-half, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large shallow dish until combined well. Spread almonds on a large plate. Soak 4 slices of bread in egg mixture, turning over once, until saturated. Working with 1 slice at a time, remove bread, letting excess egg mixture drip off, then dredge in almonds to coat both sides, gently pressing to help adhere. Transfer to a plate or wax paper. Repeat procedure with remaining 4 slices.
• Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook 4 bread slices, turning over once, until almonds and bread are golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Add remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter and cook remaining 4 slices in same manner. Transfer French toast to a baking sheet as cooked and keep warm in oven.

ALMOND FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Trim crusts from bread; set bread slices aside.
• Process crusts in a blender or food processor until finely crumbled.
• Set crumbs aside.
• Combine cream cheese and almond paste; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
• Spread the mixture evenly on 4 bread slices.
• Slice each sandwich diagonally to form 4 triangles.
• Combine eggs, milk, and vanilla.
• Dip each bread triangle into egg mixture, coat with crumbs, and dip again in egg mixture.
• Melt butter in a large skillet; add oil.
• Cook triangles over medium heat 4 minutes on each side until browned.
• Serve immediately.
• Yield: 4 servings.

ALMOND-CRUSTED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• Make the frangipane: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together almond paste, butter, eggs, flour, and lemon zest until smooth. (Frangipane can be made 3 days ahead and stored in an airtight container, refrigerated, until ready to use. Let soften at room temperature before using.)
• Make the apples: Heat butter in a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add apples and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove apples from skillet and wipe skillet clean. Return apples to skillet and add maple syrup; cook until apples are soft. Keep warm until ready to serve.
• Preheat broiler.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. In a large, shallow dish, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, almond extract, and cinnamon. Working in batches, dip brioche in egg mixture to coat. Transfer to skillet and cook, turning, until golden brown on each side, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining bread and egg mixture. Let French toast cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Lightly spread frangipane evenly over one side of each piece of French toast; transfer to broiler and broil until golden, about 30 seconds. Divide French toast evenly among four serving plates and top with apples and toasted almonds; serve immediately with additional maple syrup.