Description

Golden-brown fried strawberry cheesecake sandwiches dusted with powdered sugar, cut diagonally to show creamy filling with fresh strawberry slices

Ingredients

For the Sandwiches:

8 thick slices of bread (brioche, challah, or sturdy white bread)
2 tablespoons butter

Cream Cheese Filling:

4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons powdered sugar (plus extra for dusting)
Splash of vanilla extract (optional)

Strawberry Layer:

½ cup fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
¼ cup strawberry preserves (optional)

Coating:

2 large eggs
3 tablespoons whole milk

To Finish:

Powdered sugar for dusting

Optional Serving Suggestions:

Maple syrup
Whipped cream
Vanilla ice cream
Fresh fruit

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Instructions

Make the Cream Cheese Filling

Beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, about 2 minutes with a mixer. Add vanilla if using. Should be fluffy and spreadable.

Assemble Your Sandwiches

Spread cream cheese on four bread slices, leaving borders so it doesn’t leak out. Add strawberry slices and preserves if using. Top with remaining bread and press gently.

Prep the Egg Coating

Whisk eggs and milk in shallow dish until smooth. No lumps.

Dip the Sandwiches

Dip each sandwich in egg mixture about 10 seconds per side. Just coat them, don’t let them get soggy.

Fry Until Golden

Heat butter in non-stick pan over medium heat until bubbling. Cook 2 sandwiches at a time, 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Add more butter for second batch.

Drain & Serve

Transfer to paper towels to drain excess butter. Dust with powdered sugar while warm.

Enjoy While Hot

Serve immediately while outside is crispy and inside is creamy.

Notes

Day-old bread works better than fresh – holds up to dipping without falling apart. Fresh bread? Toast it lightly first.

Medium heat only. I burned so many trying to rush. High heat = burnt outside, cold inside. Low heat = greasy mess.

Always drain on paper towels, never straight on plates. Soggy bottoms are the worst.

Make strawberry sauce by mashing berries with sugar while you cook. Takes 2 minutes, adds tons of flavor.

Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Pan-fried
Cuisine: American