Cherry Cheesecake French Toast

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 eggs
• 2/3 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 1/3 cup light cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon amaretto or 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 8 slices egg bread (challah) or 8 slices french bread (about 1/2 inch/1 cm thick)
• 1/3 cup cherry jam
• 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons icing sugar (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in large shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, half of the granulated sugar and the almond extract; set aside.
• 2 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.
• 3 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.).
• 4 bake in 375°f (190°c) oven, turning once, until golden, 25 minutes. sprinkle with almonds and icing sugar (if using).