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Berry and Mascarpone Breakfast Strata

Breakfast Strata with Berries & Mascarpone

A fruity cheesy breakfast that will keep you full till lunch
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 12 eggs
  • 1 loaf challah
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 lemon zested
  • 1 cup mascarpone
  • 1 cup blackberries
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 12oz jar fruit preserves (we chose triple-berry)
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest. Mix thoroughly (we used our immersion blender). Slice challah into 1 inch cubes and gently toss with half of the blackberries and blueberries. 
  • Lay down half of challah with fruit into a greased baking dish. Add half of the preserves and mascarpone, using a spoon to dollop them randomly. Pour over half of the egg mixture. Add remaining challah/berries, then the rest of the egg mixture, then the mascarpone/preserves, and finally sprinkle with sliced almonds.
  • Place in refrigerator and chill for 1 hour. When ready, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake strata for 1hr and 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm or cold.