Strawberry Strata Recipes

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Turn off the heat, add the honey, and stir to combine.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the eggs, ricotta, and sugar. Using a fork, mix to combine and beat the eggs. Add the milk, orange juice, butter and honey mixture, and bread. Stir to combine. Gently fold in the berries.
• Place the ingredients in a 10-inch round (2-quart) baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Bake the strata until golden on top and baked through, about 40 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Spoon into dishes and serve.
• SERVINGS: 4 (MAIN); Calories: 401; Total Fat: 18 grams; Saturated Fat: 9 grams; Protein: 14 grams; Total carbohydrates: 49 grams; Sugar: 34 grams; Fiber: 3 grams; Cholesterol: 249 milligrams; Sodium: 292 milligrams

Steps:

• Grease an 8x11'', or 9x13'' baking dish. Place the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish, arranging them to cover the bottom of the dish. Set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, orange zest and ¼ teaspoon salt.
• Slowly, and evenly, pour the egg-milk mixture over the bread in the baking dish. Mix ricotta, strawberry preserves, and orange juice in a separate bowl mixing until well blended. Spoon the ricotta and jam evenly over the top. For best results, cover the strata tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight.*.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. If you have refrigerated the strata, remove it from the fridge and let the strata sit on the counter while the oven preheats to remove the chill. Uncover the strata, brush with cream and sprinkle the almonds on top.
• Bake, UNCOVERED, for 55 minutes - 1 hour, or until the strata is puffed, browned and the center is set (it shouldn't jiggle when shaken)*. Remove from oven and set aside to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
• Garnish with fresh mint, strawberries and powdered sugar if using. Cut into squares and serve. Enjoy!