A loving spoonful in the form of delicious heart-shaped French toasts with a sweet chocolatey filling
Prep:5 mins
Serves 2
4 slices from a small sliced brioche loaf3 tbsp chocolate hazelnut spread1 large egg75ml whole milk1 tsp vanilla extract1 tbsp caster sugar2 tbsp chopped toasted hazelnut1 tbsp buttericing sugar, for dustingice cream, to serveraspberries, to serve
STEP 1Thickly spread 2 of the brioche slices with the chocolate hazelnut spread, then top with the remaining slices to make 2 sandwiches. Use a large heart-shaped cutter to cut the sandwiches into hearts.STEP 2Whisk the egg, milk, vanilla and caster sugar in a wide, shallow bowl. Tip the hazelnuts onto a plate. Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture, leave for 1-2 mins each side to allow the brioche to soak up the liquid, then dip one side of each sandwich into the nuts. The sandwiches can be chilled like this, covered loosely with cling film, for up to 1 hour.STEP 3Heat the butter in a wide frying pan until melted and foaming. Add the sandwiches and cook for 1-2 mins each side until golden brown and puffed up. Dust with a little icing sugar and serve with ice cream and raspberries.
