Melt the butter in a small pot over low heat. Turn off the heat, add the honey, and stir to combine.

In a large bowl combine the eggs, ricotta, and brown sugar. Using a fork, mix to combine and beat the eggs. Add the milk, orange juice, butter and honey mixture, and bread and stir to combine. Fold in the berries.

Place the ingredients in a 2-quart baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

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 with whipped cream if desired.