"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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4 cups cubed French bread (about eight 1/2-in. slices)
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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 large 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 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