Berry Stuffed French Toasts

• 2 cups mixed fresh berries
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 23 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 14 cup strawberry preserves
• 3 large eggs
• 23 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)

1. Combine berries and granulated sugar in small bowl.
2. Combine ricotta and strawberry preserves in another bowl; mix well.
3. Combine eggs, evaporated milk, brown sugar and vanilla extract in shallow bowl; mix well.
4. Spread ricotta/preserve mix evenly over six slices of bread.
5. Top with remaining slices to form sandwishes.
6. Heat vegetable oil or butter in large, nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
7. Dip sandwishes in egg mixture until covered on both sides.
8. Cook on each side for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; top with berries.
10. Serve with maple syrup.

berries, sugar, lowfat ricotta cheese, strawberry preserves, eggs, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, bread, vegetable oil, powdered sugar, maple syrup

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/berry-stuffed-french-toasts-223717 (may not work)