Mixed Berry Strata
Mixed Berry Strata is just what you need to satisfy your sweet breakfast cravings. Chunks of bread soak up a luscious custard all tossed with mixed berries. Takes only 10 minutes to put together and could be refrigerated and baked the next morning.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 4 slices of bread torn into 1-inch pieces (about 4 cups)
- 1 10-ounce bag frozen mixed berries, thawed and drained (or fresh fruit)
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
I added the exact amount of honey and sugar that the recipe called for. Chef (a.k.a. my hubby), told me he didn't think it was sweet enough and to add some powdered sugar before serving. I thought it was sweet enough. Adjust sweetness to your taste.