Ingredients

  • 4 slices rye bread
  • 3 -4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 -4 eggs, depending on size
  • 14-12 cup milk, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup blackberry preserves
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries
  • sugar

Method

  • In a small bowl mix cream cheese, almond and sugar till blended.
  • A fork works well to mix this.
  • Spread on 2 pieces of rye toast.
  • Top with remaining pieces press together.
  • Mix eggs milk sugar and almond in a shallow bowl.
  • Dip the bread "sandwiches in the egg mixture coating both sides.
  • Fry in buttered skillet until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile in sauce pan combine preserves and blackberries stir over medium heat.
  • Mash berries to desired consistency and add some sugar if desired.
  • Serve warm over French toast.
  • (Sauce is great over ice cream as well.
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