Cherry Cheesecake French Toast
This recipe makes 4 servings
Nutritional Info |
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|---|---|
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 456456 cal |
| pro | 16 g16g pro |
| total fat | 13 g13g total fat |
| sat. fat | 5 g5g sat. fat |
| carb | 68 g68g carb |
| fibre | 2 g2g fibre |
| chol | 196 mg196mg chol |
| sodium | 602 mg602mg sodium |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1515 calcium |
| iron | 2121 iron |
| vit A | 1212 vit A |
| vit C | 55 vit C |
| folate | 4242 folate |
Diner-Style Garnish: Strawberries and melon wedges
Ingredients
- 3 eggs 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup milk 2/3 cup milk
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp almond extract 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/3 cup light cream cheese , softened1/3 cup light cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp amaretto liqueur 1 tbsp amaretto liqueur or orange juice
- 8 slices egg bread , (about 1/2 inch/1 cm thick8 slices egg bread or French bread, (about 1/2 inch/1 cm thick
- 1/3 cup cherry jam 1/3 cup cherry jam
- 1/4 cup toasted almonds , slivered (optional)1/4 cup toasted almonds, slivered (optional)
- 2 tbsp icing sugar , (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;







