Cherry Cheesecake French Toast
Enjoy this convenient and delicious brunch item, or one of four other lip-smacking morning meals, from our "5 Diner-Style Breakfasts" menu from the May 2006 issue of Canadian Living. Diner-Style Garnish: Strawberries and melon wedges
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| 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% |
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3 eggs
2/3 cup (150 mL) milk
2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar
1/4 tsp (1 mL) almond extract
1/3 cup (75 mL) light cream cheese, softened
1 tbsp (15 mL) amaretto or orange juice
8 slices egg bread (challah) or French bread (about 1/2 inch/1 cm thick)
1/3 cup (75 mL) cherry jam
1/4 cup (50 mL) toasted slivered almonds (optional)
2 tbsp (25 mL) 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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