Description
Fried strawberry cheesecake sandwiches are a decadent dessert that combines crispy, golden bread with a creamy, strawberry-filled center. Each bite offers an explosion of flavor, making this treat perfect for brunch or as a delightful surprise at gatherings. Easy to prepare and customizable with various fruits, these sandwiches will leave everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (plus more for dusting)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 slices of bread (brioche or Texas toast recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries by washing and hulling them. Slice into halves or quarters.
- Make the cream cheese filling by blending cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Optionally add vanilla extract or lemon zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, eggs, milk, sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread cream cheese on one slice of bread, top with strawberries, then cover with another slice.
- Fry each sandwich in hot oil until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes). Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg