Cherry Cheesecake French Toast
- 3 eggs
- 23 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 14 teaspoon almond extract
- 13 cup light cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon Amaretto or 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 8 slices egg bread (challah) or 8 slices French bread (about 1/2 inch/1 cm thick)
- 13 cup cherry jam
- 14 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons icing sugar (optional)
- In large shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, half of the granulated sugar and the almond extract; set aside.
- In small bowl, mix cheese, remaining granulated sugar and amaretto; spread over bread.
- Spread cherry jam over 4 of the slices; sandwich with remaining bread, cheese side down, pressing firmly.
- Dip each sandwich into egg mixture, turning to soak.
- Place on greased rimmed baking sheet; pour any remaining egg mixture over top.
- Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 12 hours.
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- Bake in 375F (190C) oven, turning once, until golden, 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with almonds and icing sugar (if using).
eggs, milk, sugar, almond, light cream cheese, orange juice, egg bread, cherry jam, almonds, icing sugar
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cherry-cheesecake-french-toast-307791 (may not work)