Ingredients
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c chopped pecans or walnuts
1 loaf firm textured white bread
4 eggs
1/2 c whipping cream
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 12 oz jar seedless raspberry jam or apricot preserves
1/2 c orange juice
Directions
Beat cream cheese and 1 tsp vanilla until fluffy
Stir in the nuts
Spread about 1 1/2 tbsp mixture on a slice of bread
Top with a 2nd slice (like a sandwich)
Repeat until bread and filling are used
Beat together eggs, whipping cream, 1/2 tsp vanilla and nutmeg
Dip the "sandwiches" in the egg mixture
Cook on a lightly greased griddle until golden brown, turn to cook the other side
Keep the cooked french toast warm in a 200F oven on a baking sheet
To make the topping
Heat together the jam and orange juice
Serve the French Toast Sprinkled with powdered sugar and topped with sauce
