Description
Crispy, golden fried strawberry cheesecake sandwiches made with brioche, cream cheese, and fresh strawberries. Sweet, quick, and satisfying for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
8 slices of brioche or challah bread
2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
½ cup fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
¼ cup strawberry preserves
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons whole milk
Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
2. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto 4 slices of bread.
3. Layer sliced strawberries and spoon strawberry preserves on top.
4. Close with the remaining bread slices and press gently.
5. Whisk eggs and milk in a shallow dish.
6. Dip sandwiches in the egg mixture to coat both sides.
7. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and cook each sandwich until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes per side.
8. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
9. Dust with powdered sugar, cut diagonally, and serve warm.
Notes
Best served fresh from the pan.
To prep ahead, assemble the sandwiches and store in the fridge for up to 8 hours before frying.
Try swapping strawberries for raspberries or blueberries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: fried strawberry cheesecake sandwiches, sweet breakfast, quick dessert