Cherry French Toast
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8 Servings
Courtesy of NW Cherries
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 oz./1 lb/454 g) hot roll mix*
- 2 cups (500 ml) pitted and halved Northwest fresh sweet cherries
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon peel
- 1 tsp (5 ml) ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces (120 g) lowfat cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml) almond extract
- 3 Tbsp (45 ml) toasted sliced almonds
- 2 Tbsp (30 ml) milk
- Cinnamon Sugar (optional)
Directions
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Prepare hot roll mix according to package directions. Combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, and cinnamon. Mix cream cheese and almond extract.
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Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Flatten into 6-inch (15 cm) rounds. Spoon 1/4 cup (60 ml) cherry mixture onto one half of each round. Top with 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cream cheese and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) almonds. Fold dough in half and seal edges. Pierce tops with a fork to allow steam to escape. Brush with milk; sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) cinnamon sugar, if desired. Bake at 350 °F (175 °C) about 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Cinnamon Sugar: Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon. Makes 1/4 cup (60 ml)
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Storage tip: Cool and freeze calzones in freezer-safe plastic bags or aluminum foil.
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Reheat at 350 °F (175 °C) 12 to 15 minutes when ready to serve.
