Berry Strata

By ezunich

Ingredients

• 2 tbs unsalted butter
• 3 tbs honey
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 3 tbs sugar
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 4 slices bread torn into 1 inch pieces (about 4 cups)
• 1 10 oz frozen mixed berries, thawed and drained

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Turn off heat, add honey and stir. Set aside.

2. Place eggs, ricotta and sugar in a large bowl. Using a fork, mix to combine and beat eggs. Add milk, orange juice, butter and honey mixture and then add bread. Stir to combine. Gently fold in berries.

3. Pour mixture into a two quart baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 12.

4. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake strata until golden on top and baked through, about 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Spoon into dishes and serve.