CHERRY STRATA

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Caterer Carrie Sherrill of Forestville, Wisconsin relates, "This dressed-up French toast always gets rave reviews!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 cups day-old Italian bread cubes (1/2-inch cubes)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 large eggs
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
CHERRY SYRUP:
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) sour cherries, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Place 8 cups bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and extract until smooth. Stir in cherries and pecans; spoon over bread. Top with remaining bread cubes. , In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, cinnamon and remaining sugar; pour over bread. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. , For syrup, combine cherries, sugar and corn syrup in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in extract. Serve warm over strata.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 716 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 160mg cholesterol, Sodium 474mg sodium, Carbohydrate 115g carbohydrate (77g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

Nurul Absar
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I made this cherry strata for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful.


Micah Howard
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This cherry strata is a great way to use up leftover cherries. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Kylie Gonzalez
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I've made this cherry strata several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The cherries add a perfect sweetness and tartness to the dish.


Akram Hosen
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This cherry strata is the perfect breakfast or brunch dish. It's easy to make and can be made ahead of time. The cherries add a delicious sweetness and tartness to the dish.


Faizan Op
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I made this cherry strata for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful.


Melissa Brown (Star_Gazer_00)
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This cherry strata is a great way to use up leftover cherries. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


kamonica scutchings
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I've made this cherry strata several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The cherries add a perfect sweetness and tartness to the dish.


Mahedi Khan
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This cherry strata is the perfect breakfast or brunch dish. It's easy to make and can be made ahead of time. The cherries add a delicious sweetness and tartness to the dish.


sagor ali
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I made this cherry strata for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful.


Peterking Art
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This cherry strata is a great way to use up leftover cherries. It's also a great dish to make for a crowd. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


ismail mohd
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I've made this cherry strata several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The cherries add a perfect sweetness and tartness to the dish.


Melvin Richards
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This cherry strata is the perfect breakfast or brunch dish. It's easy to make and can be made ahead of time. The cherries add a delicious sweetness and tartness to the dish.


Aster Gill
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I made this cherry strata for a brunch party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. It was so easy to make and it turned out so beautiful. The cherries added a pop of color and flavor to the dish.


Mostfijul rahman
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This cherry strata was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and so delicious. The cherries added a perfect sweetness and tartness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


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