STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE FRENCH TOAST

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cp 8 oz ricotta cheese
• 3 T powdered sugar
• 1 t vanilla
• 16 diagonal sliced(1/3 in) French bread
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cp low fat milk
• 1 1/2 T margarine
• 2 cps hulled, sliced strawberries
• Berry syrup

DIRECTIONS In a bowl, stir ricotta, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread 1 side of half of bread slices with ricotta; top with remaining bread. In a bowl, beat eggs and milk to blend. Place 1 or 2 non stick frying pans over med heat. Add 1/2 T butter to each. Dip ricotta "sandwiches" in egg mixture; place slightly apart in pans. Cook turning until deep golden and firm to touch, about 5 min on each side. Keep warm while cooking remaining toast with remaining butter. Serve with strawberries and syrup.