Cherry Strata Recipe

Name: Cherry Strata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cherry Strata; ½ cups day-old italian bread cubes (approx 1/2 inch cubes); 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 cup dried cherries or 1/2 cup cranberries; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 4 whole eggs; 1 1/2 cups half-and-half; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; Cherry Syrup; 1 (14 ounce) can cherries, chopped; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup corn syrup; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Servings: persons

Cherry Strata
½ cups day-old italian bread cubes (approx 1/2 inch cubes)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup dried cherries or 1/2 cup cranberries
1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 whole eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Cherry Syrup
1 (14 ounce) can cherries, chopped
1 cup sugar
1 cup corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1
.::|| Cherry Strata ||::.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F Grease 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
3
Place 8 cups of the bread cubes in prepared pan.
4
In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and extract until smooth. Stir in pecans and cherries (or cranberries). Spoon over bread and top with remaining bread cubes.
5
In mixing bowl, whisk eggs, cream, cinnamon and remaining sugar. Pour over bread.
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Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes 350u00b0F, or until browned.
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Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top individual servings with Cherry Syrup.
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.::|| Cherry Syrup ||::.
9
Combine cherries, sugar and corn syrup in small saucepan.
10
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
11
Remove from heat and stir in extract. Serve warm over strata.

675

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cherry Strata, ½ cups day-old italian bread cubes (approx 1/2 inch cubes), 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, divided, and more.

Yes, Cherry Strata falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Strata

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