Blueberry Cheesecake-Stuffed French Toast Casserole

By courtneyepowell

Ingredients

• Blueberry Sauce:
• 13 to 14 slices whole-wheat bread, crusts removed
• 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup low fat plain cream cheese
• 4 large eggs, divided
• 5 tbsp evaporated cane juice, divided
• 1 3/4 cups fresh blueberries
• 1 cup low-fat milk
• 2 egg whites
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted almonds, sliced
• 2 1/4 c fresh blueberries
• 1/4 c organic evaporated cane juice

Details

Servings 10

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat over to 350 F. Coat a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Place half of the bread in the bottom of the pan, trimming as necessary to fit in a snug single layer.

In a food processor or blender, combine ricotta, cream cheese, 1 whole egg and 2 tbsp cane juice. Process until smooth. Pour mixture over bread layer and spread to coat evenly. Top with blueberries. Cover with remaining bread, trimming to fit in a single layer.

In a large bowl, whisk remaining 3 whole eggs, 1 tbsp cane juice, milk, egg whites, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Pour evenly over bread. Place almonds in a zip lock bag and lightly cursh with a rolling pin. Add remaining 2 tbsp cane juice and shake to combine. Sprinkle over bread. Cover with foil and bake in center of oven for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until center is slightly puffed and set (filling will remain creamy). Then broil for 2 to 3 minutes until top is lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

Prepare blueberry sauce: In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, 1/2 cup water and cane juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered and stirring often, until berries begin to burst and liquid thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Divide French toast into 10 portions and top each with 3 tbsp blueberry sauce.