Description
These Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches are a crispy, creamy dessert with sweet strawberries and rich cheesecake filling, all enveloped in golden-fried bread and dusted with cinnamon sugar.
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 8 slices white sandwich bread
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Trim crusts from bread slices and flatten them slightly with a rolling pin.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on one slice of bread and top with another to form a sandwich.
- Seal the edges by pressing firmly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg with milk to create a custard mixture.
- Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and fry sandwiches until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish and coat the warm sandwiches in the mixture.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for best texture and flavor.
- Try different fruits like blueberries or peaches for variety.
- Serve with ice cream or chocolate sauce for an indulgent touch.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
