Cherry Cheesecake French Toast
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
|
|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 456 |
| pro | 16 g |
| total fat | 13 g |
| sat. fat | 5 g |
| carb | 68 g |
| fibre | 2 g |
| chol | 196 mg |
| sodium | 602 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 15 |
| iron | 21 |
| vit A | 12 |
| vit C | 5 |
| folate | 42 |
Diner-Style Garnish: Strawberries and melon wedges
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/3 cup light cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp amaretto liqueur or orange juice
- 8 slices egg bread or French bread, (about 1/2 inch/1 cm thick
- 1/3 cup cherry jam
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds, slivered (optional)
- 2 tbsp icing sugar, (optional)
Preparation
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.)
Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven, turning once, until golden, 25 minutes. Sprinkle with almonds and icing sugar (if using).
Source : Canadian Living Magazine: May 2006
- Keywords : Brunch; Breakfast; Bread; Eggs; Cream cheese; Almond liqueur; Almonds; Milk;
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