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.

Amar Hanif
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This strata is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve it.


Badejo Odunayo
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I've been making this strata for years and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover bread and it's always delicious.


Williams Susie
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This strata is a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish. It's also perfect for potlucks and parties.


Salman Fantar
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I'm not a big fan of strata, but this one is really good. The cherries add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the bread.


Nandhego Claire
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This strata is so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven in the morning.


Nelva Lockwood nelva
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I've made this strata several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch.


Garaad Cilmi
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This strata is a great way to use up leftover bread. It's also a very easy and affordable dish to make.


Libby Jose
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I made this strata for a brunch party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Dominic Olabode
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This strata was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Clara Ijeoma
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I followed the recipe exactly and the strata turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Melanie Reyes Castañeda
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This strata was a little dry for my taste. I think I would add more milk or eggs next time.


CLONEZY sensei
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I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I really enjoyed this strata. The bread was so moist and flavorful.


M FarHan Meo (Specter)
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This strata is a family favorite. We make it every year for Christmas breakfast.


Allan Wright
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I love this strata! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Mj jahan
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This strata was very easy to make and it tasted great. I especially liked the crunchy topping.


Nigora Tripura
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I made this strata for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making it again.


Sifat Munshi
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This strata was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think next time I would use half the amount of sugar.


Jared Slattery
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I followed the recipe exactly and the strata turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and it tasted delicious. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy breakfast or brunch dish.


Shamo Jutt
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This cherry strata was a hit at our brunch! Everyone loved the sweet and tart flavor of the cherries, and the bread was perfectly moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.


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