STUFFED CHERRY FRENCH TOAST

SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
4 cups frozen pitted tart cherries, thawed
FILLING:
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
BREAD:
12 slices thick egg bread or 12 slices Texas Toast style white bread
BATTER:
1 large egg
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons sugar
oil for frying

MAKE SAUCE:
Combine sugar and cornstarch and stir in water till smooth. Add cherries. Bring to boil and cook and stir a few minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.

FOR FILLING:
Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar.

TO ASSEMBLE:
Spread filling over 6 bread slices. Top with remaining bread.

Combine egg, milk and sugar. Dip both sides of bread into mixture.

Grill/fry in nonstick skillet, with enough hot oil, cooking till golden on both sides.

Serve with cherry sauce.

Yield 6 portions.
Source: butterfly dog