Berry Strata

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Giada's Kitchen Basics

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (102)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
40 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 40 min
Total:: 2 hr 50 min

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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

Directions

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.

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J Lorain, OH 03-07-2010
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Mushy
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

The flavor was good, but it was a mushy mess. I even halved the liquid and added 10 minutes to the baking time. Texture threw... me off - don't think I would make this again.Read more
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Kim Beaverton, OR 02-27-2010
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Delish!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used just the blueberries and followed the baking recipe exactly. I mixed powdered sugar with cinnamon and sprinkled it on... top before serving. It was soooo good! It's soggier than I would like, but could be easily fixed next time. The strata wasn't too sweet or tart with just the blueberries. It was a hit with my family. Definitely making again.Read more
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Graciela Pembroke Pines, FL 02-22-2010
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Surprisinly successful!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I prepared this recipe as a "back-up" dessert for my husband's birthday party, for whoever don't eat chocolate. Everybody... loved it! I was finished way before the chocolate cake! Fresh, right amount of sweetness, so good!Read more
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Laura Thomaston, ME 02-21-2010
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Great for breakfast
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this a night ahead and put it in the fridge. I got up in the morning, heated the oven and baked it for breakfast. It... was a big hit for the whole family, including my fairly picky 8 year old son. I followed another reviewers suggestion and used 1/3 cup sugar. Also, I added a pinch of cinnamon. I used a combination of blueberries and strawberries. It was delicious, and we will definitely have this again. Even with the extra sugar it was not very sweet - so perfect for breakfast. If I was going to make it for dessert, I would add even more sugar and serve it with whipped cream or ice cream.Read more
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BARBARA Orlando, FL 02-21-2010
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Delicious
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

This was very good and easy to make. I did change a few things, I added a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg for flavor, used those... 100 calorie whole wheat sandwich thins, and used a 12oz bag of fruit. I found this plenty sweet but not too sweet with the recommended sugar. This is a great easy recipe, I am sure I will make it again.Read more
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Theresa Wichita, KS 01-20-2010
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excellent
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i added even more and different berries - blueberries, strawberries and raspberries. unlike most desserts you can be off a... bit on the measurements of the ingredients, or get creative and it still turns our great.Read more