Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced fresh apricots or 1 cup canned apricots
  • 1 cup fresh thawed and drained on paper towels or 1 cup frozen blueberries, thawed and drained on paper towels
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 12 cup apricot preserves
  • 3 eggs
  • 23 cup half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 14 cup butter, divided
  • 12 slices thick white bread
  • 34 cup vanilla yogurt (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 300F
  • Combine apricots, blueberries and sugar in a small bowl.
  • Combine cream cheese and preserves in a medium microwave-safe bowl and heat on High for 30 to 40 seconds to soften cream cheese and slightly melt preserves.
  • Whisk until well blended.
  • Whisk eggs until well blended.
  • Add cream, honey and vanilla; mix well.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over half the bread slices and top with remaining slices.
  • Dip each into egg mixture, turning to coat well.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook half the sandwiches until golden, about 2 minutes per each side.
  • Place on an ovenproof platter and keep warm in the oven.
  • Repeat with remaining sandwiches.
  • Top each serving with fruit and yogurt, if using.