Description
Delightfully crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches combine the richness of cream cheese with fresh strawberries and sweet jam, all sandwiched between golden fried brioche or challah bread. Perfect for a decadent breakfast or dessert treat in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Filling
- 8 slices of brioche or challah bread
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
Egg Wash and Cooking
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the softened cream cheese with 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto one side of four slices of bread. Layer sliced fresh strawberries and a generous spoonful of strawberry jam over the cream cheese. Top each with the remaining bread slices to form complete sandwiches.
- Prepare Egg Wash: In a shallow dish, whisk together the two eggs and three tablespoons of milk until fully combined and slightly frothy.
- Coat Sandwiches: Dip each sandwich carefully into the egg mixture, coating both sides evenly to ensure a golden crust when fried.
- Heat Skillet and Melt Butter: Place a large skillet over medium heat and melt one tablespoon of butter, swirling to cover the surface evenly.
- Fry Sandwiches: Place the coated sandwiches into the hot skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown and crisp. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter if needed to prevent sticking and enhance browning.
- Drain and Serve: Remove the fried sandwiches from the skillet and let them drain on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess butter. Dust generously with powdered sugar before serving warm for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing and spreading.
- Use brioche or challah bread for a rich and sturdy base that crisps well.
- Fresh strawberries can be substituted with other berries like blueberries or raspberries.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crisp texture before it softens.
- For a lighter version, you can reduce the butter or use a non-stick skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: fried cheesecake sandwiches, strawberry cheesecake, brioche sandwiches, fried dessert, strawberry jam, cream cheese dessert
