Description
Indulge in a delightful twist on classic cheesecake with these Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches. Crispy, golden brown bread envelopes a luscious cream cheese and strawberry filling, creating a heavenly dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread:
- 8 slices thick-cut bread (brioche, challah, or white bread)
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Strawberry Layer:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced) or strawberry preserves
Egg Mixture:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
- pinch of salt
Additional:
- Oil or butter for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Optional toppings: sweetened condensed milk, chocolate drizzle, whipped cream, or ice cream
Instructions
- Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over 4 slices of bread.
- Strawberry Layer: Top with strawberries/preserves, then close with remaining bread to form sandwiches.
- Egg Dip: Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, and salt. Dip sandwiches, coating both sides.
- Frying: Fry sandwiches in oil/butter until golden brown and crisp, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Finishing: Drain on paper towels, dust with powdered sugar, and add optional toppings. Serve warm.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with cinnamon sugar in the egg mixture.
- Experiment with other fruits like raspberries or blueberries.
- To prep ahead, assemble sandwiches and refrigerate, then fry before serving.
- For a lighter version, bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
