Print Options

Full Page
3x5
4x6

Include these items:

Photos
Nutritional Facts

Sweet Cherry French Toast

You’ll be proud to serve this tasty brunch bake from Elisa Lochridge, Beaverton, Oregon. The cherry topping and dollop of yogurt make each bite a special treat.

4 ServingsPrep: 15 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

8 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1/8 teaspoon salt
CHERRY TOPPING:
4 cups fresh or frozen pitted sweet cherries
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons cold water
Vanilla yogurt

Directions

Place the bread in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. In a
large bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, syrup, sugar, orange peel and
salt. Pour over bread; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate
overnight. In another large bowl, combine the cherries, orange juice
and sugar. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Transfer bread slices to another greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in.
baking pan. Discard any remaining egg mixture. Bake at 400° for
7-9 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine cornstarch and water until

2 of 2

Sweet Cherry French Toast (continued)

Directions (continued)

smooth. Stir in the reserved cherry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook
and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over French toast;
drizzle with yogurt. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 513 calories, 13 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 330 mg cholesterol, 480 mg sodium, 83 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 18 g protein.