Description
Delicious fried sandwiches filled with creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, perfect for dessert or breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices thick white bread
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko recommended)
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of each bread slice. On half the slices, add strawberry jam and diced strawberries.
- Place the remaining slices on top, cream cheese side down, to form sandwiches.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon (if using).
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides evenly. Press each sandwich into breadcrumbs, ensuring a full coating.
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in an oven or toaster for best results. You can experiment with different jams or fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Fried Strawberry Cheesecake, Dessert, Sandwich, Sweet Breakfast, Strawberries