Cherry Valentines

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   Using a hand mixer, mix the whipped cream, sugar, vanilla, and cream cheese together in a bowl; chill.

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   In a pie plate or other shallow pan, whisk together the milk, eggs, almond extract, and salt.

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   Add a few drops of red food coloring to make mixture pink, if desired.

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   Cut bread slices into large heart shapes with a heart-shaped cookie cutter.

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   Soak bread slices in egg mixture for 10 seconds on each side.

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   Heat a frying pan sprayed with nonstick cooking spray over medium heat.

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   Cover and cook soaked bread in pan 2-3 minutes on each side, or until lightly browned.

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   Let each slice cool to room temperature.

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   Place 1/4 of the chilled cream filling between two French toast slices.

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    Ladle generously with Chunky Cherry Syrup and serve sprinkled with powdered sugar as a garnish.

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    Make Cherry Syrup: add cherries to a saucepan; add in corn syrup and sugar.

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    Bring to a full rolling boil.

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    Decrease heat and let simmer 25-30 minutes, or until thickened.

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    Turn off heat and add a few drops of red food coloring, if desired.

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    Let cool to warm and serve; may store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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