Berry Stuffed French Toast

One word: DELICIOUSNESS!!!  Definitely could be a dessert, too, with the addition of whipped cream and vanilla ice cream... which we also did, of course ;)

Berry Syrup/sauce:

2 c frozen or fresh berries (we used a mix of strawberries, blueberries anf raspberries)
3/4 c packed brown sugar
3 tbsp butter
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

French toast:

1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
1/2 c sour cream
18 slices of Texas toast (thicker cut of bread)
1/2 c raspberry preserves (or another berry flavor)
6 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c milk
1 tsp cinnamon
confectioners sugar, whipped cream, vanilla ice cream (optional)

For syrup, combine all ingredients in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil and reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until it is desired consistencu.  Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and set aside.

In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream.  Spread about 3 tbsp on 9 slices of toast.  Spread preserves on the other 9 slices of toast.  Make sandwiches with one piece of toast with cream cheese and one piece of toast with preserves.  In a medium bowl, beat eggs, vanilla, sugar, milk and cinnamon.  Dip whole sandwich in egg mixture and cook on a greased hot griddle, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides.  Cut toast in half and top with berry sauce.  Dust with confectioners sugar (and ice cream and whipped cream if desired).