Cherry Pain Perdu

You want a comforting pudding and you want it now. Make this. Yummmmmm....

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

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.