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Stuffed French Toast With Fresh Berry Topping
CARNATION® MILKS
Stuffed French Toast With Fresh Berry Topping
Level
Easy
Prep
20 min
Cook
8 min
Servings
6 servings
- 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.
KEY INGREDIENTS
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 fluid-ounce 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)
MAKE IT
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.
Step 4
Sprinkle with powdered sugar; top with berries. Serve with maple syrup.
