Stuffed French Toast With Fresh Berry Topping

• 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries,raspberries,blueberries and or or blackberries)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 23 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 14 cup strawberry preserves
• 3 large eggs
• 23 cup nestle' carnation fat-free evaporated milk
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 12 slices about 3/4-inch thick French bread
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• powdered sugar (optional)
• maple syrup (optional)

1. Combine berries and sugar in small bowl.
2. Combine ricotta cheese and strawberry preserves in another small bowl; mix well.
3. Combine the eggs,milk,brown sugar and vanilla in pie plate or shallow bowl; mix well.
4. Spread ricotta preserve mixture evenly over 6 slices of bread.
5. Top with remaining slices of bread to form sandwich.
6. Heat a small amount of oil in large pan over medium heat.
7. Dip sandwiches in egg mixture;coat both sides.
8. Cook each side about 2 minutes till golden brown.
9. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
10. Serve with berries and maple syrup.

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

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/stuffed-french-toast-with-fresh-berry-topping-125271 (may not work)