Description
Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches are a delicious fusion of crispy, golden-brown bread filled with creamy cheesecake mixture, fresh strawberries, and strawberry jam. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet indulgent snack, these sandwiches are a treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
8 slices of brioche or challah bread
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup strawberry jam
2 large eggs
3 tbsp milk
2 tbsp butter (for frying)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture onto one side of four bread slices.
- Add sliced strawberries and a spoonful of strawberry jam on top of the cream cheese layer. Cover with the remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
- In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Remove from the skillet and let drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a crunchy twist, add chopped nuts like almonds or pecans to the cream cheese filling for added texture.
- Experiment with different types of jam such as raspberry or apricot for a unique flavor.
- Swap out fresh strawberries for other fruits like blueberries or sliced bananas for a different fruity touch.
- If you don’t want to fry, lightly toast the sandwiches in a pan or use a grill pan to achieve a crispy texture without the extra oil.
- To make these sandwiches vegan, use dairy-free cream cheese, plant-based bread, and a flax egg mixture instead of the eggs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
