Description
Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches are a delightful indulgence that combines crispy, golden-brown bread with a creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries, all dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for brunches, celebrations, or simply treating yourself, these sandwiches are easy to make and sure to impress your guests. Each bite is a flavor explosion that brings joy and smiles to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick-sliced brioche or challah bread
- 4 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced thinly
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ tsp cinnamon powder
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the mixture on one slice of bread, layer with strawberry slices, and top with another slice. Press gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture and fry in hot oil until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each).
- Remove from oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg