Description
Dive into the bliss of fried strawberry cheesecake sandwiches—a heavenly treat that brings together crispy, golden-brown bread and a creamy filling of cheesecake paired with sweet, ripe strawberries. This delightful dessert is perfect for brunch or a late-night snack, offering an irresistible combination of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick white or brioche bread
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened cream cheese, sugar, cinnamon (if using), and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Slice the bread into thick slices (about 1 inch).
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on one slice of bread, top with sliced strawberries, and cover with another slice to form a sandwich.
- In a shallow dish, beat the eggs until frothy; in another dish, place panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture and then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (125g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg