BERRY BRUNCH STRATA

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I wanted a simple way to use strawberries and blueberries in a breakfast recipe, so I created this strata. It's not an overly sweet recipe so I like to sprinkle it with sugar and serve it with sweetened whipped cream.-Diane Denny, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 prepared angel food cake (10 to 12 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 large eggs
1 cup half-and-half cream
2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
2 cups fresh blueberries
Coarse sugar
Sweetened whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place cake cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, salt and cinnamon until blended. Gradually beat in eggs, beginning with one at a time. Stir in cream. Fold in berries. Pour over cake cubes. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Remove strata from refrigerator while oven heats; sprinkle with coarse sugar., Bake, uncovered, 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover loosely with foil if top browns too quickly. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts :

Zahid Zn
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This strata is a keeper! It's delicious, easy to make, and perfect for a crowd. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it many more times in the future.


Kashaf Gull
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Overall, this strata is a good recipe. It's easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover bread. I would just make a few adjustments to suit my own taste.


Jeff Mirer
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The strata was a bit dry. I think I would add more milk or cream next time.


Asif janiLOve
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The strata was a bit bland. I think I would add some herbs or spices next time to give it more flavor.


Mehrob hossen
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This strata was a bit too eggy for my taste. I think I would use less eggs next time.


Marwa Semaw
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I'm not a big fan of berries, but I loved this strata. The bread and cheese were so flavorful that the berries were just a nice complement.


Anele Hlatshwayo
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This strata is a great way to use up leftover bread. I always have a loaf of stale bread in the freezer, so this recipe is perfect for me.


Qazi sumaira Khan9333
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I've made this strata several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish for a special occasion brunch.


Sonia Hossain
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Delicious!


Chris Crowell
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This strata was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. I used frozen berries and it still came out great.


Alanna Pate
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I'm not a big fan of strata, but this recipe changed my mind. The berries added a burst of sweetness and flavor that I loved. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sultani Ghani
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This strata is a great make-ahead breakfast or brunch dish. I made it the night before and just popped it in the oven in the morning. It was so easy and convenient.


Evance Ellard
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The strata was a hit at my brunch party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I used a variety of berries, including strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. I also added a bit of lemon zest, which brightened up the flavor. It was the perfec


Lexkay Senior
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This berry brunch strata was delightful! From prep to table, it took me about 45 minutes. The strata was fluffy and packed with juicy berries. I added a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top, which gave it a delicious caramelized crust. My family loved i