Lighten Up Charleston

Ingredients

• 12 slices day-old white bread, crusts removed
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 12 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon butter