Cherry Pain Perdu

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (142 ml) container double cream
• 1 tablespoon kirsch (optional)
• 1 tablespoon icing sugar
• 5 tablespoons cherry jam
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 8 slices brioche bread
• unsalted butter (for frying)
• cherries, to serve (optional)

Recipe

• 1 whisk the cream just until it starts to form soft peaks, then stir in the kirsch (if using), icing sugar and 1 tbs jam.
• 2 set aside.
• 3 lightly beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla in a shallow dish.
• 4 make 4 jam sandwiches with the brioche and remaining jam, pressing each one firmly so that they stick together.
• 5 dip the sandwiches in the egg mixture, letting the mixture soak in a little.
• 6 melt a knob of the butter in a large frying pan and fry the sandwiches on a low medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown.
• 7 slice in half or in fingers and serve with a good dollop of the kirsch cream and a cherry.