Generously butter a 9 x 13 inch pan. Cut bread in 1 inch cubes. Arrange
bread in a single layer over prepared dish. Sprinkle, slightly mixing
with dried cherries. Placed cream cheese cubes over bread. Beat eggs,
milk, sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla until mixed. Pour over bread.
Cover. Refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dot mixture
with butter. Bake uncovered until puffy and lightly browned approximately
45 to 50 minutes. Serve with syrup or honey. Serves 8 to 10.