Best 7 Blueberry Cream Cheese Strata Recipes

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Welcome to the world of delectable blueberry cream cheese strata, a culinary delight that combines the flavors of sweet blueberries, creamy cheese, and soft bread. This strata will be your go-to recipe for a delightful breakfast, brunch, or even a dinner side dish. Its layers of fluffy bread, creamy cheese, and juicy blueberries create a dish that will impress your family and friends. With just a few simple steps and a bit of time, you can create a strata that is both visually appealing and bursting with flavor. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where blueberries, cream cheese, and bread come together in perfect harmony.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BLUEBERRY STRATA



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Blueberries, cream cheese,and bread bake in a creamy custard to create the best breakfast ever!

Provided by Jeannette Loghry

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Breakfast Strata Recipes

Time 9h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 loaf French bread, cubed
1 ½ cups blueberries
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
12 eggs
⅓ cup maple syrup
2 cups milk
1 ½ cups white sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups fresh blueberries
1 ½ tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place 1/2 of the bread cubes in dish; top with 1 1/2 cups blueberries. Scatter cream cheese over berries. Cover with remaining bread cubes. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, and milk. Pour egg mixture over bread in pan. Cover, and chill overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake strata, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove cover, and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
  • While the strata is baking, prepare the blueberry syrup. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat; cook for 5 minutes. Pour in remaining 1 1/2 cups blueberries; continue cooking for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in butter. Serve warm over slices of the strata.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 175.6 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 11.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 341.9 mg, Sugar 27.8 g

BLUEBERRY STRATA



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Find your new favorite way to enjoy blueberries this summer with the Blueberry Strata from My Food and Family! You can refrigerate this scrumptious Blueberry Strata overnight, so it's an ideal make-ahead dish for the brunchtime crowd.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 13h25m

Yield Makes 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 slices firm white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cut into small cubes
8 eggs
2-1/2 cups milk
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 cup maple-flavored or pancake syrup, divided
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Spread half the bread cubes onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; cover with 1 cup blueberries, cream cheese and remaining bread.
  • Whisk eggs, milk and cinnamon in medium bowl until well blended. Add 1/3 cup syrup and sugar; mix well. Pour over bread. Refrigerate 12 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake strata, covered, 1 hour to 1 hour 5 min. or until center is set and top is lightly browned, uncovering after 30 min.
  • Bring remaining syrup and blueberries to boil in saucepan, stirring constantly; simmer on medium-low heat 1 min., stirring constantly. Serve over individual servings of strata.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 170 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 10 g

BLUEBERRY-CREAM CHEESE STRATA



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Categories     Bread     Egg     Breakfast

Yield 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf French bread cut into 1" cubes
6 ounces cream cheese in ½" cubes
1 ½ cups blueberries
8 eggs
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 cup milk
1 cup half & half, half milk, half cream
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Spray a 9" x 13" pan with spray and spread ½ of the bread cubes in the bottom. Spread the berries & cream cheese on top of the bread. Top with remaining bread cubes. Whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, milk, half & half, cinnamon, & nutmeg. Pour over the bread. Press bread down lightly to soak. Cover with foil & chill overnight. Bake the strata, covered, at 350°F for 30 minutes. Remove the foil & bake another 30 minutes. Serve with syrup on the side.

STRAWBERRY STRATA



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time P1DT1h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (about 1/2 cup)
4 ounces ricotta cheese, room temperature (about 1/2 cup)
8 eggs
2 cups milk
1 cup frozen strawberries, thawed and drained (about 10 ounces)
1/2 cup honey, warmed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (12 to 16-inch) ciabatta loaf, crust removed and cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • Place the cheeses in a large bowl and stir together with a wooden spoon. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, mixing until completely incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the milk, strawberries, honey, cinnamon, and bread. Pour into an 8 by 10 by 2-inch casserole dish. If freezing, cover with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 1 day and up to 1 month.
  • To bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake covered with foil for 45 minutes. Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F. Remove the foil and continue baking for 30 to 35 minutes.

BLUEBERRY STRATA PIE



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Make and share this Blueberry Strata Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Pie

Time 25m

Yield 1 9inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb canned blueberries
8 3/4 ounces canned crushed pineapple
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 9 inch pie shell, baked
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup whipping cream, shipped

Steps:

  • Drain fruits, reserving syrups.
  • Blend cream cheese, sugar, milk and vanilla.
  • Set aside 2 TBS pineapple; stir remaining into cheese mixture.
  • Spread over bottom of pastry shell; chill.
  • Blend sugar, cornstarch and salt.
  • Combine syrups and measure 1 1/2 cup; blend into the cornstarch mixture.
  • Cook and stir until thickened.
  • Add blueberries and lemon juice; stir and cool.
  • Pour over cheese layer and chill.
  • Top with whipped cream and reserved pineapple.

RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE STRATA



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This fruity strata recipe makes a small pan with a lot of flavor! -Vickie Fletcher, Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 slices bread, cut into 1-inch cubes, divided
3 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 cup 2% milk
RASPBERRY SYRUP:
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened raspberries
1 teaspoon butter

Steps:

  • Place half of the bread cubes in a shallow 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with cream cheese and raspberries. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, syrup, milk and remaining bread cubes; spoon over raspberries. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until set., Meanwhile, for syrup, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until syrup reaches desired consistency. Add berries; mash slightly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Pour over strata. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682 calories, Fat 29g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 376mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 85g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

BLUEBERRY STRATA



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I got this recipe out of a magazine at work but I don't remember which one. This has to sit overnight in the refrigerator.

Provided by Zaney1

Categories     Breakfast

Time P1DT1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 slices firm white bread, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups blueberries, divided
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cut into cubes
8 eggs
2 1/2 cups milk
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup maple syrup, divided
1/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread half of the bread crumbs into prepared 9x13 dish.
  • Cover with 1 cup of blueberries, cream cheese cubes.
  • Top with the rest of the bread cubes.
  • Whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon in a med bowl until well blended.
  • Add 1/3 cup maple syrup and brown sugar and mix well.
  • Pour over bread.
  • Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Bake, covered, at 350 for 45 minute.
  • Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer or until center is set and top is browned.
  • Meanwhile, bring remaining syrup and blueberries to a boil in a med saucepot, stirring constantly.
  • Simmer on low 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Serve strata topping with blueberry sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.5, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 303.9, Sodium 531, Carbohydrate 84.1, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 49.2, Protein 18.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh blueberries, you can use frozen blueberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • If you don't have cream cheese, you can use sour cream or yogurt instead.
  • To make the strata ahead of time, assemble it the night before and refrigerate it overnight. Then, bake it in the morning.
  • Serve the strata with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or maple syrup.

Conclusion:

Blueberry cream cheese strata is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast casserole that is perfect for a special occasion or a weekend brunch. It is also a great way to use up leftover bread. With its creamy texture, sweet and tangy flavor, and beautiful presentation, this strata is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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