Baked French Toast With Berry Compote

Baked French Toast Ingredients
1 (16 oz.) loaf King's Hawaiian Sweet Bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
5 large eggs
3 cups milk
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon

Fresh Berry Compote Ingredients
2 1/2 cups fresh sliced strawberries
1 cup fresh blueberries
1/4 cup orange marmalade, melted
Powdered sugar, for garnish

Preparation for Baked French Toast

1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. Place bread cubes into greased 9x13x2-inch pan. Set aside.
3. Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
4. With mixer still running, add eggs, one at a time. Scrape down sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula after each addition; mix until fully incorporated.
5. Slowly mix in milk, then remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over bread.
6. Press bread into liquid to ensure it is covered with mixture.
7. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
8. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.

1. Meanwhile, gently mix together ingredients for fruit compote until well combined.
2. Cut French toast into 6 large rectangles. Cut each rectangle diagonally in half to form a triangle.
3. Ladle fruit over each piece, dust with powdered sugar and serve.