Description
Experience the nostalgia of childhood desserts with these Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches. Crispy on the outside and bursting with a creamy cheesecake filling and sweet strawberries, each bite is a delightful treat. Perfect for family gatherings or a personal indulgence, this easy recipe will impress everyone at the table. Ready to make memories? Letβs dive into this delicious adventure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices thick bread (brioche or challah)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Cooking oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, blend cream cheese, sugar, sliced strawberries, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the filling between two slices of bread; press lightly to seal.
- Heat Oil: In a frying pan, heat cooking oil over medium until shimmering but not smoking.
- Egg Wash Dip: Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl; dip each sandwich in the egg wash on both sides.
- Fry: Carefully fry sandwiches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain & Serve: Remove from oil and drain on paper towels; serve warm with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (about 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Customize by swapping strawberries for blueberries or bananas to add your unique twist. Ensure you seal edges well to prevent any filling leakage during frying. For crispy leftovers, reheat in an air fryer or skillet.