A Valentine's Day Breakfast in Bed

Make it a party of two with this simple menu. by Nicole Rees Like this menu? Become a member for access to thousands of recipes and menu ideas!

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.

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Garnish the coffee cake with fresh strawberries.

the menu

Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Brown Sugar Streusel Baked Eggs with Chives and Cream Candied Bacon

Shopping List

Fresh Produce: 1-1/2 tsp. chopped fresh chives 1 pint fresh strawberries

Meat, Eggs & Dairy: 6 large eggs 1/2 cup plus 3 Tbs. unsalted butter 2 Tbs. heavy cream 6 slices thick-cut bacon 1/2 cup sour cream

Other Groceries: 3 Tbs. pure maple syrup

Pantry Staples: 5-1/4 oz. (1-1/3 cups) cake flour 4 oz. (scant 1 cup) all-purpose flour 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. table salt 1/8 tsp. baking soda 2 drops pure almond extract Kosher salt Black peppercorns

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.

10 minutes ahead: Remove the bacon from the oven and keep warm. Put the eggs in the oven to bake.

photo: Scott Phillips