Ingredients:
1 loaf firm bread (like French)
16 oz mixed fruit (blueberries, cranberries, etc.)
8 oz. Cream cheese
10 eggs
¼ cup maple syrup
1 ½ cup half and half
8 Tbs melted butter
½ tsp orange zest
Cinnamon
2 Tbs honey
2 Tbs sugar
1 Tbs lemon juice
Cube bread and layer half in a 13” X 9” pan. Cut the cream cheese into small pieces and scatter across the bread. Sprinkle ½ the fruit (thawed) over the bread and cheese. Cover with the remaining bread cubes. Mix the eggs, half and half, syrup, zest and melted butter together. Pour the egg mixture over the bread cubes. Press down the bread cubes to firm and absorb the mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 40–50 minutes. Just prior to completion, in small saucepan, add the remaining fruit (can be frozen), with ½ cup of water, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to boil while slowly stirring. Add in honey to thicken. Cut French toast into 6 or 8 servings and place on plates. With slotted spoon, top with some of the fruit and sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
6-8 servings
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