Ingredients
8 3/4-inch thick slices firm white bread
1/2 c. ricotta cheese
1/4 c. plus 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
2 eggs
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Pinch each of cinnamon and salt
4 tbsp. unsalted butter
confectioners sugar
Preparation
Step 1Spread 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.Step 2In 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.Step 3In 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 each sandwich diagonally in half, dust with confectioners sugar and serve immediately.
