1. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. 2. Sprinkle bread cubes over bottom of dish. 3. Sprinkle berries over bread cubes. 4. Sprinkle cream cheese over berries. 5. In large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, half & half, almond extract, nutmeg & cinnamon. 6. Arrange French bread slices over the surface of the berries & cream cheese, creating a flat surface of bread rounds & getting in as many as possible without them popping up. Pour egg & milk mixture over French bread slices. 7. Mix melted butter, brown sugar, corn syrup & pecans and spread over french bread slices. Cover tightly & refrigerate overnight. 8. Remove from refrigerator & let stand 20-30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake uncovered 50-60 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before slicing. 9. For Syrup (can be made fresh or in advance, refrigerated, and reheated for serving): 10. In a saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch; add water. 11. Bring to boil over medium heat and boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. 12. Stir in strawberries and reduce heat. Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter and serve over french toast. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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