-¼ cup white sugar

-8 slices of Wheat Bread (or subst. with Cinnamon Raisin)

-½ package of cream cheese

-4 eggs

-1 cup milk

-½ cup light whipping cream

-¼ cup Strawberry Preserves or Jam

-1 tsp vanilla extract

Grease a 12x8 baking dish with Non-stick Spray or melted butter

-Slice fresh strawberries and coat with ¼ cup sugar, let sit.

*If subst dried fruit, don't coat, instead add 3 TBSP sugar to egg mixture.

-Cut bread into cubes and place layer on bottom of dish.

-Place small pieces of cream cheese across top.

-Place sliced strawberries across bread cubes, saving some for top.

-Place another layer of bread cubes on top.

-Place more cream cheese and remaining strawberries across top.

-Beat eggs and add milk, cream, preserves, and vanilla. Mix thoroughly and pour egg mixture evenly over bread cubes.

-Cover dish with aluminum foil, press down evenly to soak bread, and refrigerate overnight.

-Place uncovered in cool oven set to 350 degrees and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown around edges. Cover with foil for another 5-10 minutes.

Cut and place on plates, sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream and pure maple syrup!