RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE STRATA

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This fruity strata recipe makes a small pan with a lot of flavor! -Vickie Fletcher, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, divided
3 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 cup 2% milk
RASPBERRY SYRUP:
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

Place half of the bread cubes in a shallow 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with cream cheese and raspberries. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, syrup, milk and remaining bread cubes; spoon over raspberries. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until set., Meanwhile, for syrup, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until syrup reaches desired consistency. Add berries; mash slightly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Pour over strata. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 calories, Fat 29g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 376mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.