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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 11 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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From Company's Coming. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons butter, softened |
1 baguette, loaf cut into 12 slices |
3 cups half-and-half cream |
5 large eggs |
1/2 cup white sugar |
2 tablespoons vanilla |
2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen) |
1/4 cup blueberry jam |
3 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur |
2 tablespoons white sugar |
2 tablespoons water |
Directions:
1. Butter one side of each bread slice. Arrange slices, butter side up in single layer in greased 3 quart dish.
2. Heat cream in medium saucepan on medium heat for about 8 minutes until bubbles start to form around edge.
3. Beat eggs, sugar and vanilla in large bowl until thick and pale. Slowly add 1/2 cup warm cream, stirring constantly. Slowly add remaining cream, stirring constantly until well combined.
4. Pour evenly over bread slices.
5. Place baking dish in large roasting pan. Carefully pour boiling water into roaster, until half way up side of baking dish.
6. Bake uncovered in 350 degree oven for about 35 minutes until just set.
7. Carefully remove baking dish from roasting pan. Let stand 15 minutes.
8. Blueberry Sauce: Combine all 5 ingredients in medium frying pan. Bring to a boil on medium high heat, stiring constantly. Boil for about 3 minutes, without stirring, until slightly thickened. Makes about 1 cup of sauce. Spoon over each bread slice in baking dish.
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