Vanilla Butter French Tostadas with Red Fruit Jelly and Fresh Strawberries

Delight in warm French-style tostadas generously coated with creamy vanilla butter and a luscious red fruit jelly. Garnished with fresh chopped strawberries, this dish is served on a round plate with the vanilla butter visibly melting into the toast for a harmonious blend of flavors.

Steps

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and sugar until well combined. 2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the unsalted butter to melt. 3. Dip the bread slice into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are soaked but not soggy. 4. Place the soaked bread in the skillet and cook until golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes. 5. Flip the toast and cook the other side until equally golden and cooked through. 6. Remove the toast and immediately spread the vanilla butter generously over the warm toast, allowing it to melt and soak in. 7. Spoon the red fruit jelly evenly over the vanilla butter coated toast. 8. Decorate the top with the chopped fresh strawberries. 9. Serve on a round plate, ensuring the melted vanilla butter is visible and the strawberries add a fresh pop of color.

1 thick slice of rustic bread (about 1 inch thick) 1 egg 1/4 cup whole milk 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for cooking) 2 tbsp vanilla butter (softened unsalted butter mixed with 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tsp powdered sugar) 2 tbsp red fruit jelly (mixed berries or raspberry jelly) 3 fresh strawberries, chopped