Heart-Shaped Toast*
Servings: 8
Serving size: 1 piece
Ingredients:
12 slices cinnamon raisin bread
1/2 cup Nutella
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pint fresh raspberries
To make Nutella Heart-Shaped Toast:
Using 2-inch and 3 1/2" heart-shaped cookie cutters, punch 8 of each size out of the cinnamon raisin bread (each slice of bread should yield 1 large, or 2 small hearts). Toast each piece until golden brown and spread the large ones with 1 tablespoon of Nutella. Top the smaller toast pieces. In a chilled medium bowl, whip the heavy cream, maple syrup and vanilla extract until firm peaks form. Spoon a small dollop of cream on top of each toast, garnish with a few raspberries and serve.
For a change, substitute your favorite fruit for the raspberries. Or, add a touch of mint or a sprinkle of nuts.