Ingredients
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12 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed
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2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
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1/2 cup fresh blueberries or 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
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12 eggs
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2 cups milk
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1/3 cup honey
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1 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 cup water
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1/2 cup fresh raspberries or 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
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1/2 cup fresh raspberries or 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
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1/2 cup fresh blueberries or 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Cut bread into 1-inch cubes; place half in a greased 13x9x2" baking dish.
- Cut cream cheese into 1-inch cubes; scatter over bread.
- Top with berries and remaining bread.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs.
- Add milk and honey; mix well.
- Pour over bread mixture.
- Cover and chill 8 hours or overnight.
- Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 25-30 minutes longer or until golden and center is set.
- For syrup: In saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; add water.
- Bring to boil over medium heat and boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Stir in berries; reduce heat.
- Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until blueberries have burst.
- Stir in butter until melted.
- Serve over french toast.