Blueberry Strata

Name: Blueberry Strata
Ingredients: 12 slices challah (egg bread), cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 8 cups); 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided; 1 pkg. (250 g) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes; 8 eggs; 2-1/2 cups milk; 2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 cup maple syrup, divided; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

8 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

12 slices challah (egg bread), cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
1 pkg. (250 g) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
8 eggs
2-1/2 cups milk
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup maple syrup, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

1

Spread half the bread cubes onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with 1 cup blueberries, cream cheese and remaining bread.
2

Whisk eggs, milk and cinnamon in medium bowl until well blended.
3

Add 1/3 cup syrup and sugar; mix well.
4

Pour over bread.
5

Refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
6

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Bake strata, covered, 1 hour to 1 hour 5 min.
7

or until centre is set and top is lightly browned, uncovering after 30 min.
8

Bring remaining syrup and blueberries to boil in saucepan, stirring constantly; simmer on medium-low heat 1 min., stirring constantly.
9

Serve over individual servings of strata.