Serve this French toast recipe made with Italian bread topped with flavored butter -- a perfect way to say "I love you."
Combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/3 cup powdered sugar and preserves in small bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
Cut bread slices with a 2 1/2- to 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter. Combine half & half, eggs and vanilla in 9-inch pie plate; mix well. Dip 4 bread shapes into half & half mixture, turning to coat both sides; let stand 1 to 2 minutes.
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 10-inch skillet or griddle until sizzling; add coated bread. Cook over medium heat, turning once, until golden brown (3 to 4 minutes). Remove from skillet; keep warm. Carefully clean skillet with paper towel, if necessary.
Repeat dipping remaining bread shapes into egg mixture. Melt remaining butter in skillet and cook bread as directed.
To serve, lightly sprinkle hot French toast with powdered sugar; serve with Strawberry Butter.
Recipe Tip
Spread any remaining Strawberry Butter on bagels or English muffins.
Recipe Tip:
If you do not have a heart-shaped cookie cutter, use a heart-shaped template and sharp knife to cut heart shapes.
