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Viewed: 77 - Published at: 9 years agoIngredients
- 1 loaf challah (or French bread)
- 1/2 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
- 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp melted butter
- Confectioners' sugar, for sprinkling
- Fresh strawberries, for garnish
- Maple syrup or a fruit syrup
Method
- 1. Spritz a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Slice bread into 12 pieces. Make a slit in side of each slice, large enough to accommodate filling without tearing bread.
- 2. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, preserves, and lemon rind on medium until well blended. Spread a little cheese mixture inside slit of each slice of bread. Transfer to baking pan.
- 3. In a medium bowl, beat eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Pour over slices, turning to coat. Cover and chill for at least 1/2 hour and no longer than 24 hours.
- 4. Preheat oven to 425°F. Drizzle slices with butter and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Dust with confectioners' sugar and garnish with strawberries. Serve with maple or fruit syrup.
