Lemon Stuffed French Toast with Warm Berry Sauce

Ingredients:

• 16 slices of Italian or French bread
• 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup of lemon curd
• 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspooon almond extract
• 1 cup of frozen mixed berries
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions:

1. Combine cream cheese, lemon curd, lemon extract and powdered sugar. Divide this between 8 of the slices of bread and spread to within ¼ inch of the edge. Top with the remaining 8 slices of bread to make sandwiches.

2. Beat the eggs with evaporated milk, sugar and almond extract. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture to coat both sides and put in a single layer on a baking sheet or casserole dish. Pour any remaining batter over top and let sit for 10 minutes to absorb the batter.

3. Heat a griddle to 300 degrees (medium low heat) and cook until golden brown on both sides.

4. Meanwhile make sauce. Combine berries, sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook over low heat for 3 or 4 minutes. Combine the cornstarch with just enough water to make a paste and stir in. Cook for one minute, stirring constantly to thicken. Add more water if it seems too thick. Serve over French Toast.