In a saucepan, heat milk and
butter but do NOT boil;
remove from heat and set aside.
Beat eggs, sugar, cornstarch,
vanilla and salt together.
Gradually stir milk mixture
into egg mixture;
pour over bread cubes
and let stand 30 min.

Preheat oven to 350F.
Spread cherries over bottom
of a buttered 9" square pan.
Pour bread mixture over cherries.
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Bake in preheated oven
until thin blade inserted near center
comes out clean 30-40 min.
Cool slightly.
Makes 8 servings.