A Valentine's Day Breakfast in Bed

Make it a party of two with this simple menu.

by Nicole Rees

This Valentine’s Day, celebrate with a breakfast menu that’s as quick and easy as it is special. It starts off with eggs baked in cream and chives, with a side of crisp, sweet-and-salty, maple-sugared bacon. Dessert is fresh strawberries served with a tender sour cream coffee cake with a brown sugar streusel topping. No time for breakfast? Plan a romantic dinner using the Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu Maker to create a custom menu your valentine will love.

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the menu

Garnish the coffee cake with fresh strawberries.

Menu Timeline

70 minutes ahead:

Heat the oven to 350°F and make the batter and topping for the Sour Cream Coffee Cake.

1 hour ahead:

Put the coffee cake in to bake.
Prepare the Candied Bacon.
Wash and dry the strawberries.

30 minutes ahead:

Raise the oven temperature to 425° and put the Candied Bacon in to bake.
While the bacon cooks, crack the eggs into the gratin dishes and drizzle with cream.