French Toast Stuffed with Ricotta and Strawberry Jam

By Judycakes

Ingredients

• 8 3/4 inch thick slices firm white bread
• 1/2 c fresh ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Pinch of cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 4 T unsalted butter
• confectioners sugar, for dusting

Preparation

Step 1

Spread 4 slices of the bread with the ricotta. Spread the remaining 4 slices of bread with the strawberry jam. Close the sandwiches, pressing gently so they stay closed.

In a shallow bowl or pie plate, whisk the eggs with the milk, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Dip both sides of each sandwich into the egg mixture until well coated.

In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter. Add 2 of the sandwiches and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining butter and sandwiches. Cut the sandwiches in half on the diagonal and transfer to plates. Dust with confectioners sugar and serve immediately