I've got a good idea. It involves these.

And maybe some Amaretto. Cherry and almond flavors were made for each other.
Ever since I saw this I have been wanting cherries. And you may have noticed I have also been on a bread pudding kick. Cherries + Bread Pudding = Carol's good idea.

Don't take my word for it though. Rustle up a batch for yourself. Then tell me I am not a genius.
Carol's Cherry Amaretto Bread Pudding
1 cup dried tart cherries
3 Tbsp Amaretto
Mix cherries with Amaretto, microwave for a minute and let sit to soften.
6 cups cubed challah bread - spread 1/2 of the bread cubes in a buttered 2 quart baking dish.
Layer the cherry/amaretto mixture over the bread cubes. Then put the other half of the bread cubes on top of that. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup brown sugar .
2 3/4 cups milk
1/4 cup Amaretto
3 eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla
Mix together and pour over the bread and cherry mixture.
Bake in a 325 degree oven for 60-70 minutes.
A word about the challah bread. This is the first time I have made bread pudding using it. I will NEVER make bread pudding without it again. It's truly beyond compare. Oh, by the way. The left over challah bread makes perfect toast. Perfect. Really.