Description
Irresistible Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches blend creamy dessert magic with crispy golden exteriors. Sweet strawberry filling and rich cheesecake create an indulgent treat you’ll crave from first delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices white or brioche bread
- 2 large eggs
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) diced fresh strawberries
Filling and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Additional fresh strawberries (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Strawberry sauce or syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until silky and uniform in texture.
- Gently incorporate diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even distribution without crushing the fruit.
- Select soft, fresh bread slices and create delectable sandwiches by spreading a thick layer of the strawberry-studded cheesecake filling between two pieces.
- Firmly press sandwich edges to seal the creamy interior and prevent filling from escaping during cooking.
- Prepare a rich egg mixture by whisking eggs with milk, ground cinnamon, and optional sugar until completely blended and smooth.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat and melt butter to create a golden cooking surface.
- Carefully submerge each assembled sandwich into the egg mixture, allowing both sides to absorb the flavorful coating evenly.
- Transfer the saturated sandwiches to the heated skillet, cooking until a deep golden-brown crust forms on each side, approximately 2-3 minutes per surface.
- Rotate sandwiches carefully to ensure uniform browning and prevent burning.
- Once perfectly crisp and golden, remove sandwiches from the skillet and place on serving plates.
- Elegantly dust the fried delicacies with a light snowfall of powdered sugar.
- Optional: Embellish with fresh strawberry slices, dollops of whipped cream, or a drizzle of strawberry sauce for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature beforehand to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling that blends effortlessly.
- Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for maximum flavor intensity and natural sweetness in the cheesecake mixture.
- Pat diced strawberries dry with paper towels to prevent excess moisture from making the filling runny and compromising sandwich texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular bread with gluten-free bread or use crispy rice paper wrappers for a unique twist.
- Create a lower-sugar option by using Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese and replacing powdered sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding a hint of almond extract or orange zest to the cheesecake filling for complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg