Description
Indulge in the irresistible Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches, a delightful treat that combines crispy golden bread with a luscious cream cheese filling and sweet, juicy strawberries. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an indulgent snack. With just 20 minutes of preparation, these sandwiches are not only quick but also offer a versatile canvas for customization—experiment with your favorite fruits or jams! Dust them with powdered sugar for an impressive presentation that is sure to impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices 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, blend the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of four bread slices, then layer sliced strawberries and strawberry jam on top. Top with remaining bread slices to form sandwiches.
- Whisk together eggs and milk in a shallow dish.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture until well coated on both sides.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt butter. Fry sandwiches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Place fried sandwiches on paper towels to drain excess butter and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 120mg