Ingredients

1 loaf white bread

4 cups frozen Door County red cherries, rinsed and drained

16 ounces softened cream cheese

1 cup sugar, divided

2 teaspoons almond extract, divided

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 loaf French bread

7 eggs

1-1/2 cups milk

1-1/2 cups half &half

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 cup sliced almonds

Cut the loaf of white bread into cubes. Place the cubes into a greased 9 x 13-inch pan. Spread the cherries over the bread. Microwave the cream cheese to soften it. Add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and sour cream to cream cheese. Spread over cherries. Cut ten 1-inch slices of French bread; place the slices over cherries.

Beat the eggs well. Add the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon almond extract, milk, and cream, and beat again. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the French bread slices. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Bake, covered with foil, for 40 to 50 minutes, then uncovered for the last 10 minutes to brown slightly. Let set for about 10 minutes. Sprinkle top with powdered sugar and sliced almonds before slicing. Enjoy!

Serves: 10

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