Cherry Cheesecake French Toast

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Cherry Cheesecake French Toast

This recipe makes 4 servings

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Nutritional Info

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

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