Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches (Printable Version)

Golden bread sandwiches creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries for a truly indulgent treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 8 slices brioche bread or challah bread

→ Filling

02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
03 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
05 - 1/4 cup strawberry jam

→ Batter and Cooking

06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 3 tablespoons whole milk
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for frying
09 - Powdered sugar, for dusting

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until completely smooth.
02 - Spread an even layer of the cream cheese mixture onto four bread slices. Top each with sliced strawberries and a spoonful of strawberry jam. Complete each sandwich with the remaining bread slices.
03 - In a shallow dish, vigorously whisk together eggs and milk until uniform.
04 - Dip each assembled sandwich in the egg mixture, coating thoroughly on both sides.
05 - Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Arrange sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until each sandwich is golden-brown and crisp.
06 - Transfer sandwiches to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess butter. Dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Simple ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Gets that ideal contrast of crisp hot bread and cool creamy filling
  • Quick enough to satisfy sudden sweet cravings in 20 minutes
  • Perfect for breakfast dessert or snack time
02 -
  • High in protein and fresh fruit
  • Makes an amazing holiday brunch centerpiece
  • Pairs well with coffee or a glass of milk
03 -
  • Let the cream cheese fully soften You want that filling to spread without tearing the bread
  • Use gentle heat for frying Too hot and the outside will burn before the cheesecake melts
  • Serve immediately for the best contrast in textures

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