Description
A delightful fusion of crispy bread and creamy cheesecake with fresh strawberries, perfect for gatherings or a cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread (soft, buttery white)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sugar (or powdered sugar)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
Instructions
- Prep the filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and your sweetener until smooth. Fold in chopped strawberries and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Assemble the sandwich: Spread a generous layer of the cheesecake mixture between two slices of bread.
- Make the egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well blended.
- Heat the skillet: In a frying pan over medium heat, melt a tablespoon of butter.
- Dredge and fry: Dip each sandwich in the egg wash and place in the hot skillet, cooking until each side is golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve warm: Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with syrup before enjoying.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free bread. You can also substitute strawberries with bananas or blueberries.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: fried dessert, strawberry cheesecake, sweet sandwich, easy dessert