Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches
Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches are a delightful treat that marries crispy, golden-brown bread with a rich and creamy strawberry cheesecake filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these indulgent sandwiches promise to elevate any meal or snack time. With the sweet taste of fresh strawberries and the smoothness of cream cheese, each bite is a heavenly experience that will leave everyone wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes 4 servings (4 sandwiches) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices soft white bread
- 8 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs, whisked
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth. Fold in chopped strawberries.
- Spread the mixture between two slices of bread to form sandwiches. Press gently to secure.
- In one bowl, combine whisked eggs and milk. In another bowl, place panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, then coat with panko breadcrumbs thoroughly.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat (about 350°F). Fry sandwiches for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and let cool slightly before slicing in half. Serve warm with powdered sugar or whipped cream on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using different types of bread like brioche or challah. Experiment with other fruits such as blueberries or raspberries for varied flavors. Drizzle chocolate sauce on top for an extra indulgent touch.