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Combine all the filling ingredients in a medium sauce pan over medium-low heat and stir until sugar dissolves.
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Turn heat up to medium and allow to simmer, stirring occasionally until mixture thickens and most of the liquid evaporates.
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Remove from heat and allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
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Puree the mixture in a food processor or blender and then place the mixture on a non-stick surface such as silpat*.
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Place another silpat on top and then roll the filling until it is 1/2 inch thick and 12 inches long.
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Place in freezer until firm (approximately 3 hours).
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When firm, cut into 1 1/2 inch wide strips and then return to freezer.
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In a medium bowl, combine the flour and baking soda.
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Mix well with a wire whisk and then set aside.
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In a large mixer with palette attachment, combine butter and sugar and mix at medium speed.
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Add the honey, egg, and vanilla extract and beat at medium speed until smooth.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl and then add flour to the mixture.
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Blend at low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
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Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Preheat oven at 325F.
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Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper so that it is 1/8-inch thick and 12-inches long.
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Return to refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Remove from refrigerator and cut 5-inch strips in the dough and place a cherry bar in the center, using the parchment paper to wrap the dough around the cherry bar.
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Have the dough overlap in the center.
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If the dough becomes too soft, return to the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
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Flip the bar over onto a parchment lined sheet pan so that the seam is on the bottom and will disappear when it bakes.
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Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until dough begins to turn a light gold color.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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When strips reach room temperature, cut each one into 8 pieces with a thin, sharp knife and serve.
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Place the vanilla ice cream and extract into a blender.
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With the motor running, add the milk and heavy cream until it is thoroughly mixed.
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Garnish the glasses with cherry puree reduction and a mint sprig and then pour the shake into a glass with a straw, and serve immediately with the cherry newton.
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*Siplats are non-stick baking sheets, sold in gourmet shops.
