Blueberry Strata

what you need

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

make it

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. Add 1/3 cup syrup and sugar; mix well. Pour over bread. Refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
3. Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake strata, covered, 1 hour to 1 hour 5 min. or until centre is set and top is lightly browned, uncovering after 30 min.
4. Bring remaining syrup and blueberries to boil in saucepan, stirring constantly; simmer on medium-low heat 1 min., stirring constantly. Serve over individual servings of strata.