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Raspberry Lemon Strata with Maple Syrup

By Chef Dee on June 22, 2018

Raspberry Lemon Strata with Maple Syrup

This is as delicious as it is beautiful – much easier than it looks!

Raspberry Lemon Strata with Maple Syrup

Serves 8 to 10

This dish must set in the refrigerator overnight. It will give you a deliciously lightly sweet, creamy strata with just a hint of lemon. I use French or Italian bread with the crusts on to give it a chunkier texture.

What you’ll need:

1/2 cup pure maple syrup

About 6 cups cubed or torn (about 1 to 2 inch pieces) country-style white bread with crusts

1 pint fresh raspberries

3 large eggs

4 large egg whites

4 cups 2% milk or 2 cups almond milk and 2 cups 2% milk, mixed

1 Tablespoon grated lemon zest (not the pith, just the yellow part)

Pinch of salt

Steps:

  1. If you have time, tear or cube your bread and spread it out on a flat surface overnight so that is becomes stale. If you are short on time, place your torn or cubed bread on a cookie sheet and place in a 300 degree oven for about 15 minutes.  This will give you the same effect. Let it cool before proceeding.
  2. Preheat your oven (if not already done) to 350.
  3. Lightly butter or spray a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish or 14-inch oval gratin dish.
  4. Pour the maple syrup over the bottom of the buttered dish.
  5. Scatter the dried bread and raspberries in the dish so that the raspberries are spread equally throughout the bread.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, lemon zest and salt; pour over the bread and raspberries.
  7. Bake strata until puffed and golden brown, about 45 minutes to an hour.
  8. Transfer to a rack to cool for 5 minutes before serving.

You can serve with a drizzle more of maple syrup or a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream to which you have added just a touch of Chambord liqueur.

Just Enjoy!  Makes a great brunch treat for your really good friends or family!

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Chef DeeI am a chef, registered nurse, and health coach and live in a glorious agricultural valley in Ventura, California. I create most of my own recipes using organic and sustainable foods whenever possible and have shared many of them in my Gourmet Goddess cooking parties. Preparing and serving healthful, delicious, and beautiful food is my passion! I look forward to having you join us. Enjoy the recipes! - Chef Dee

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