Blueberry Strata Recipe

Recipe View Prepare the strata: Generously coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange half of the cubed French bread in the dish, then sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 cups of blueberries. Distribute the cream cheese cubes over the blueberries. Top with the remaining bread cubes. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Create the custard: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, and milk until well combined. Gently pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread in the baking dish, ensuring all the bread is moistened. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Chill overnight: Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 8 hours. This allows the bread to fully absorb the custard, resulting in a richer, more flavorful strata. (8 hours)

Recipe View Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (10 minutes)

Recipe View Bake the strata: Place the covered baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and continue baking for another 30 minutes, or until the strata is golden brown and set. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean. (60 minutes)

Recipe View Prepare the blueberry syrup: While the strata is baking, prepare the blueberry syrup. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly, and cook for 5 minutes, or until the syrup has thickened slightly. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Add the blueberries and butter: Gently stir in the remaining 1 1/2 cups of fresh blueberries and continue cooking for 10 minutes, or until the blueberries have softened and released their juices. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter until melted and fully incorporated. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Serve: Let the strata cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm, drizzled generously with the homemade blueberry syrup. Enjoy!