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Ingredients
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1 cup blackberry jam
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1 (12-oz.) French bread loaf, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
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1 (8-oz.) package 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
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4 large eggs
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2 cups half-and-half
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
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Toppings: maple syrup, whipped cream
Directions
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Cook jam in a small saucepan over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring once.
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Place half of bread cubes in bottom of a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with cream cheese cubes, and drizzle with melted jam. Top with remaining bread cubes.
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Whisk together eggs and next 3 ingredients. Pour over bread mixture. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Cover tightly, and chill 8 to 24 hours.
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Preheat oven to 325°. Bake, covered, 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 to 15 minutes or until bread is golden brown and mixture is set. Serve with desired toppings.