BAKED BLUEBERRY CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST

Baked Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast image

Provided by Diana Perry

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 slice french bread, day old
2 pkg cream cheese
1 c frozen blueberries
12 large eggs
2 c whole milk or half and half
1/4 tsp nutmeg (fresh grated if possible)
BLUEBERRY SAUCE
1 c sugar
1 c water
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 c thawed blueberries
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp maple extract
1/2 c real maple syrup
1-2 Tbsp butter

Steps:

1. Cut bread into 1" cubes; Place into well greased 13X9" baking dish.
2. Cut cream cheese into 1" cubes; scatter over the brad. Top with the frozen blueberries & remaining bread.
3. In large bowl beat eggs till well blended; add syrup to milk, and add to eggs. Pour all over the bread mixture. Cover with parchment paper and then tightly with aluminium foil. Cover & refrigerate for a minimum of 8 hours.
4. Remove from oven & let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Baked, covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes; uncover and bake 25-35 minutes lontger or until golden and middle is set. (some ovens may require even more time.)
5. SAUCE: In small saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch & water, stirring until smooth. Bring to boil, stirring for 3-4 minutes; stir in thawed blueberries & reduce heat. Simmer 8-10 minutes, or until berries burst. Remove from heat & stir in maple syrup; stir in Vanilla and Maple Extracts; finish with stirring in the butter.