Cherry Pain Perdu

• 1 (142 ml) container double cream
• 1 tablespoon kirsch (optional)
• 1 tablespoon icing sugar
• 5 tablespoons cherry jam
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 12 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 slices brioche bread
• unsalted butter (for frying)
• cherries, to serve (optional)

1. Whisk the cream just until it starts to form soft peaks, then stir in the kirsch (if using), icing sugar and 1 TBs jam.
2. Set aside.
3. Lightly beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla in a shallow dish.
4. Make 4 jam sandwiches with the brioche and remaining jam, pressing each one firmly so that they stick together.
5. Dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture, letting the mixture soak in a little.
6. Melt a knob of the butter in a large frying pan and fry the sandwiches on a low medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
7. Slice in half or in fingers and serve with a good dollop of the kirsch cream and a cherry.

cream, icing sugar, cherry jam, eggs, sugar, vanilla, bread, unsalted butter, cherries

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cherry-pain-perdu-89342 (may not work)