Description
Indulge in Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches. Creamy cheesecake, fresh strawberries, all fried until golden perfection. Irresistibly delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (150g) strawberry preserves or jam
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, diced
- 12 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons (45g) butter for frying
- 1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cheesecake Filling In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until well incorporated and silky. Gently fold in 1/4 cup of the strawberry preserves, creating beautiful ribbons of berry goodness throughout the cheesecake mixture. Set aside while you prepare the bread.
- Step 2: Prepare the Bread Lay out all 12 slices of bread on a clean work surface. Using a rolling pin, gently flatten each slice to about half its original thickness. This compression makes the bread more pliable and helps create a better seal. Think of yourself as preparing little pockets that will cradle your precious cheesecake filling.
- Step 3: Assemble the Sandwiches Spread about 1-1/2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of 6 bread slices, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges. Add a small spoonful (about 1 teaspoon) of the remaining strawberry preserves to the center of the cream cheese, then sprinkle with a few pieces of the diced fresh strawberries. Top with the remaining bread slices and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal completely.
- Step 4: Chill the Sandwiches Transfer your assembled Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches to a plate and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. This brief chilling time helps the filling set and makes the sandwiches much easier to handle during the frying process. Consider this your opportunity to clean up and prepare your frying station.
- Step 5: Prepare the Egg Mixture While the sandwiches chill, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cinnamon in a shallow bowl until well combined. This mixture will create that beautiful golden exterior that makes these treats so irresistible.
- Step 6: Fry to Golden Perfection Heat the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Dip each chilled sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides evenly. When the butter is melted and bubbling slightly, add 2-3 sandwiches to the pan (don’t overcrowd!). Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until beautifully golden brown and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess butter.
- Step 7: Serve and Enjoy Dust your freshly fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches with powdered sugar while still warm. Serve immediately for the perfect contrast between the crisp exterior and warm, gooey filling. Watch as your guests’ eyes light up with their first heavenly bite!
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 130mg