Description
Deliciously crispy sandwiches filled with creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of brioche or Texas toast
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, chopped
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Canola or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep the strawberries: Wash and chop strawberries, toss with sugar, and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: Blend cream cheese, remaining sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread cream cheese mixture on bread slices and add macerated strawberries, forming a sandwich.
- Dredge in egg wash: Dip each sandwich into beaten egg, covering both sides.
- Heat the oil: Pour oil into a skillet and heat over medium until shimmering.
- Fry the sandwiches: Fry sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain and serve: Place sandwiches on paper towel to remove excess oil, and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve warm, optionally with whipped cream or chocolate sauce.
Notes
Great for family gatherings and can be customized with different fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Fried Strawberry Cheesecake, Dessert Sandwich, Summer Treat