"This is absolutely delicious! A real favorite with our guests-subtly sweet, light and fluffy."
20 to 24 slices raisin bread
6 eggs
2 cups half and half
2 cups milk
2 teasp. vanilla
1 cup sugar
dash of cinnamon
dash of nutmeg
Filling:
16 ounces of cream cheese
1 teasp. vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
Arrange bread slices in a 13x9 baking pan that has been sprayed with Pam. Sprinkle bread with cinnamon. Spread cream cheese mixture over bread. Layer with the remaining bread and cinnamon. Slowly pour egg mixture over the top until all the bread is soaked . Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake at 350 F covered for approximately 40 minutes. Then uncover and bake for 20 minutes longer. Let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve with saute'ed apples or peaches and pure maple syrup.