Stuffed French Toast With Fresh Berry Topping

By jmssanderson12

This Stuffed French Toast With Fresh Berry Topping recipe takes your favorite strawberry preserves mixed with creamy ricotta cheese to make a delectable filling. Fresh berries and a dusting of powdered sugar top them off for an attractive and colorful presentation.

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Stuffed French Toast With Fresh Berry Topping

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No bowl needed french toast

French toast in a cup

Ingredients

2 cups mixed fresh berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and/or blackberries)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2/3 cup lowfat ricotta cheese
1/4 cup strawberry preserves
3 large eggs
2/3 cup (5 fl.-oz. can) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Fat Free Milk
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
12 slices (about 3/4-inch-thick) French bread, divided
Vegetable oil, butter or margarine
Powdered sugar (optional)
Maple syrup, heated (optional)

Details

servings 6
Level of difficulty Difficult
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 8mins
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

COMBINE berries and granulated sugar in small bowl. Combine ricotta cheese and preserves in separate small bowl; mix well. Combine eggs, evaporated milk, brown sugar and vanilla extract in pie plate or shallow bowl; mix well.

Step 2

SPREAD ricotta-preserve mixture evenly over 6 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.

Step 3

HEAT small amount of oil in large, nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture, coating both sides. Cook on each side for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.