Berry Stuffed French Toasts

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed fresh berries
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
• 3 large eggs
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 12 slices french bread
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• powdered sugar (optional)
• maple syrup (optional)

Recipe

• 1 combine berries and granulated sugar in small bowl. combine ricotta and strawberry preserves in another bowl; mix well. combine eggs, evaporated milk, brown sugar and vanilla extract in shallow bowl; mix well.
• 2 spread ricotta/preserve mix evenly over six slices of bread. top with remaining slices to form sandwishes.
• 3 heat vegetable oil or butter in large, nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
• 4 dip sandwishes in egg mixture until covered on both sides. cook on each side for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
• 5 sprinkle with powdered sugar; top with berries. serve with maple syrup.