Description
Crispy fried strawberry cheesecake sandwiches bring together creamy cheesecake filling nestled between golden-brown, crunchy bread that melts in your mouth with sweet, tangy strawberry goodness. Serving these delightful treats will make your dessert table the talk of any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ½ cup fresh strawberries
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup strawberry jam
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
Garnish:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Mix 4 oz softened cream cheese, 2 tbsp powdered sugar, ½ cup sliced strawberries, and ¼ cup strawberry jam in a bowl until your mixture looks smooth and creamy.
- Grab 8 slices of brioche or challah bread and spread your prepared strawberry cream cheese mixture evenly across 4 slices.
- Cover the spread slices with the remaining 4 bread slices, creating 4 complete sandwiches that are fully sealed with filling.
- Crack 2 large eggs into a shallow dish and add 3 tbsp milk, then whisk thoroughly until your egg mixture looks uniform and light.
- Gently dunk each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are completely coated with the liquid.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat (set to 350°F), allowing the butter to become fully liquid and slightly bubbling.
- Place the egg-coated sandwiches into the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until your bread turns a deep golden brown color.
- Transfer the fried sandwiches to a serving plate and dust generously with additional powdered sugar right before serving.
Notes
- Chill the cream cheese mixture for 15 minutes before spreading to make it easier to handle and prevent soggy bread.
- Choose thick, sturdy bread like brioche or Texas toast to hold up during frying and create a crispy exterior.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and fold them gently into the filling to maintain texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular bread with gluten-free bread and ensure your jam is gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg