"When I want something special to serve my guests for a Saturday or Sunday brunch, I turn to this recipe. It never fails. It's wonderful during the spring and early summer because the blueberries are particularly good this time of year.—Patricia C. Quinn, Omaha, Nebraska..."
INGREDIENTS
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8 slices French bread (1/2 inch thick), cubed (about 4 cups)
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2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
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2 cartons (8 ounces each) mascarpone cheese
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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10 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
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8 eggs
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2 cups half-and-half cream
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1 cup whole milk
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Additional confectioners' sugar
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1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
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Additional fresh blueberries, optional