Cherry French Toast

NW Cherries
  • 8 Servings

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

Instructions

    1. Prepare hot roll mix according to package directions. Combine cherries, sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, and cinnamon. Mix cream cheese and almond extract.

    2. 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.

    3. Cinnamon Sugar: Mix 1/4 cup (60 ml) sugar and 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ground cinnamon. Makes 1/4 cup (60 ml)

    4. Storage tip: Cool and freeze calzones in freezer-safe plastic bags or aluminum foil.

    5. Reheat at 350 °F (175 °C) 12 to 15 minutes when ready to serve.