Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delightful Raspberry Cream Cheese Strata, a culinary masterpiece that combines the tangy sweetness of raspberries with the velvety richness of cream cheese. This savory dish is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, featuring layers of fluffy bread, creamy cheese, and vibrant raspberries, all enveloped in a tender custard. Discover the magic of this strata, perfect for special occasions, brunches, or simply treating yourself to a delectable breakfast or brunch. Additionally, explore our diverse collection of strata recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the hearty Sausage and Hash Brown Strata to the indulgent Chocolate Chip and Banana Strata, there's a strata for every palate and preference. Embark on a culinary journey and create unforgettable meals with our carefully curated strata recipes.
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FLUFFY STRATA RECIPE (OVERNIGHT BREAKFAST CASSEROLE)
Overnight Breakfast Strata Recipe: This easy make-ahead holiday breakfast is super quick to prep, then pop in the oven the next morning!
Provided by Sommer Collier
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Set out a large mixing bowl and a 9X13 inch (3 quart) baking dish. Grease the baking dish. Chop all necessary ingredients.
- In the mixing bowl, add the eggs, milk, salt, ground mustard, and garlic powder. Whisk well to break up all the yolks. Then stir in the cheeses, ham, scallions, and roasted red pepper.
- Tear the bread loaf into 1-2 inch chunks and place them in the baking dish.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top of the bread. Use a spatula to fold the bread over, gently, to make sure the ingredients are evenly distributed. Cover and chill until ready to bake.
- Let the strata recipe rest for at least one hour, so the bread soaks up all the eggs. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. (This is a fabulous make-ahead overnight recipe, so you can also preheat the oven in the morning.)
- Bake, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes, until the top is golden-brown and puffy in the center. Insert a sharp knife into the center to check that the eggs are set. If not, bake another 5-10 minutes. Then cool for 5 minutes before cutting. Serve warm!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 piece, Calories 356 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 262 mg, Sodium 982 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g
RASPBERRY BAKED FRENCH TOAST
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 2h40m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Grease a 9 x 13 x 2-inch oval baking dish with the butter and set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, 1/3 cup of granulated sugar, the brown sugar, vanilla, orange zest, and salt.
- Spread half of the diced bread in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle on the raspberries in one layer. Top with the rest of the bread and pour on the egg mixture, pressing down lightly to moisten the bread. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the baking dish on a sheet pan and bake it for 60 to 70 minutes, until the custard is set and the top is puffed and browned. Check after 45 minutes; if the top is getting too browned, cover it lightly with aluminum foil. Cool for 10 minutes, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar, dust with extra orange zest, and serve warm with maple syrup.
LEMON-RASPBERRY FRENCH TOAST STRATA
Provided by Tracey Seaman
Categories Milk/Cream Berry Dairy Egg Fruit Breakfast Brunch Bake Easter Raspberry Lemon Maple Syrup Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Makes 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Arrange rack in center of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
- Lightly butter 9- by 13-inch glass baking dish or 14-inch oval gratin dish. Pour in maple syrup; scatter bread cubes and raspberries in dish.
- In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, lemon zest, and salt; pour over bread cubes.
- Bake strata until puffed and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Transfer to rack to cool 5 minutes, then serve warm with additional maple syrup.
EVERYTHING BAGEL STRATA
"Being a born-and-raised New Yorker, always have two things in my kitchen: everything bagels and smoked salmon. This recipe is a perfect use for them," says Bobby.
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the strata: Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Combine the cream cheese and eggs in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the milk and parmesan and blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add the dill and blend a few seconds, then blend in the lemon zest.
- Transfer the custard to a large bowl. Add the bagel pieces and mix to coat, pressing on the bagels to totally submerge them in the custard. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight, pressing on the bagels a few times.
- Preheat the oven to 350˚. While it heats, remove the strata from the refrigerator, uncover and place on a baking sheet. Bake until puffed and lightly golden brown around the edges and just set in the center, about 40 minutes. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Make the caper relish: Combine the capers, dill, tomatoes and onion in a bowl. Season with a touch of salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- To serve, cut the strata into large round circles (like a bagel!) and place on plates. Top with the smoked salmon and relish.
FRENCH TOAST STRATA
I'm always on the lookout for different breakfast and brunch ideas. I like to serve this easy make-ahead casserole when we have out-of-town guests. -Jill Middleton, Baldwinsville, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings (1 cup syrup).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Arrange half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with cream cheese and remaining bread. In a blender, combine the eggs, milk, butter and maple syrup; cover and process until smooth. Pour over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving., For syrup, in a small saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Gradually whisk in cider and lemon juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter until melted. Serve warm with strata.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 34g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 285mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE PIE
I originally started with my Blueberry Cream Cheese Pie, then decided to try it with raspberries when they came into season. YUM! I might even like this one better? You could probably get away with using a premade graham cracker crust recipe for this one, though I'm a sucker for good pie crust. Try my All Butter Pie Crust (Pastry) recipe!
Provided by Battle in Seattle
Categories Pie
Time 50m
Yield 1 pie, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small mixing bowl, beat soft cream cheese, confectioner's sugar and vanilla until smooth. Mix in half of whipped cream until thoroughly combined, then fold in remaining cream very gently. Spread evenly into pie shell. (You may refrigerate while cooking berries.).
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, water and lemon juice with a whisk until smooth. Stir in raspberries.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook and stir berries for 2 minutes or until thickened. Then, in a mesh strainer set over a medium bowl, press berries into strainer, separating seeds from filling. (If you'd like, as I did--keep about a tablespoon of seeds in the filling for texture/appearance.) Cool to room temperature, then spread over cream cheese layer.
- Refrigerate until serving. Filling will thicken as it sets--don't try to cut into it without letting it completely cool!
EASY BREAKFAST STRATA
We start this breakfast casserole the night before so it's ready for the oven the next day. That way, we don't have to deal with the prep and dirty dishes first thing in the morning! -Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 55m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with pepper and onion over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, place sausage mixture over bread. Sprinkle with cheese., In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, mustard and milk; pour over top. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats., Bake, uncovered, until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked casserole. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
CHEESE STRATA
This is an easy breakfast dish-great to make ahead for rushed mornings as it can be refrigerated overnight. Almost any chopped vegetable or meat can be added; just add before the cheese layer. If you're feeding a crowd, just double and use a 9x13 pan. This is adapted from a Mennonite cookbook, More-with-Less.
Provided by Kaarin
Categories Breakfast
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Arrange half the bread in a buttered 2 1/2 quart baking dish or 8x8 pan.
- Drizzle half the melted butter over the bread.
- If adding veggies or meat layer those on next.
- Cover with the shredded cheese.
- Top with remaining bread and drizzle remaining butter over.
- In a small bowl, beat the milk, eggs and seasonings.
- Pour over the bread.
- Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes.
- Can be refrigerated unbaked up to 1 day.
Tips:
- Prep Your Ingredients: Make sure all your ingredients are measured and prepped before you start cooking. This will save you time and ensure your strata comes out perfectly.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh, ripe berries and cream cheese will give your strata the best flavor. Avoid using frozen berries, as they can make your strata watery.
- Don't Overmix: Overmixing the batter can make your strata tough. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined.
- Bake Until Golden Brown: The strata is done baking when it is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let it Cool: Let the strata cool slightly before serving. This will help it set and make it easier to slice.
Conclusion:
Raspberry cream cheese strata is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With its creamy texture, sweet and tangy flavors, and beautiful presentation, it is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you choose to make it with fresh or frozen berries, or add your own personal touches, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and get ready to experience the delightful combination of raspberries and cream cheese in this irresistible strata.
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