Raspberry Cream Cheese Strata

Raspberry Cream Cheese Strata

Ingredients

• 4 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, divided
• 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries

• 3 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

How to make it 



• 1

  Place half of the bread cubes in a shallow 1-quart baking dish coated with nonstick cooking spray. Top with cream cheese and raspberries. In a small mixing bowl, combine the eggs, syrup, milk and remaining bread cubes; spoon over raspberries. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• 2

  Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until set.
• 3

  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.