Ingredients
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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
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Place bread cubes into greased 9x13x2-inch pan.
- Set aside.
- Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
- 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.
- Slowly mix in milk, then remaining ingredients until blended.
- Pour over bread.
- Press bread into liquid to ensure it is covered with mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
- Preparation for Fresh Berry Compote Meanwhile, gently mix together ingredients for fruit compote until well combined.
- Cut French toast into 6 large rectangles.
- Cut each rectangle diagonally in half to form a triangle.
- Ladle fruit over each piece, dust with powdered sugar and serve.