Description
Fried strawberry cheesecake sandwiches deliver pure dessert magic straight from your kitchen to your plate. Crispy golden bread hugs creamy cheesecake filling, creating a delightful treat that melts in your mouth with sweet strawberry goodness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 slices of bread
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 cup cream cheese
Oil and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Oil for frying
Sweetening and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Blend 8 oz softened cream cheese, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a medium bowl until completely smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly across 2 bread slices, covering them completely.
- Arrange ½ cup fresh strawberry slices neatly on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Place remaining 2 bread slices on top to create sealed sandwiches.
- Whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 cup milk together until your batter becomes silky and free of lumps.
- Pour 2 inches of vegetable oil into a heavy skillet, heating to 350°F.
- Carefully submerge each sandwich into the batter, ensuring total and even coating.
- Gently slide battered sandwiches into hot oil, frying 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer fried sandwiches onto paper towels, letting excess oil drain completely.
- Dust with additional powdered sugar and serve while warm and crunchy.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free filling that spreads easily on bread.
- Use thick, sturdy bread like brioche or challah to prevent soggy sandwiches during frying.
- Pat strawberries dry before adding to prevent excess moisture from making the sandwich soggy.
- Maintain oil temperature around 350°F for even, crispy golden-brown exterior without burning the sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 675 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg