Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches
Crispy, butter-fried brioche stuffed with whipped cream cheese, fresh strawberries, and strawberry jam — dipped in egg custard, pan-fried to golden perfection, and dusted with powdered sugar. A French toast meets cheesecake breakfast that takes just 25 minutes.
- Total Time25 minutes
- Yield4 sandwiches 1x
Ingredients
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- 8 slices brioche or challah bread, sliced
- for frying butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 4 tbsp strawberry preserves or jam
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp whole milk
- for garnish powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Beat the Filling: In a mixing bowl, whip softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until completely smooth, creamy, and lump-free — about one minute with a spatula or hand mixer.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread a thick, even layer of cream cheese mixture onto four slices of brioche, leaving a small border. Layer sliced strawberries on top, spoon strawberry jam over the berries, and press remaining bread slices gently on top.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: Crack eggs into a shallow dish, add milk, and whisk until completely smooth and slightly foamy.
- Dip the Sandwiches: Dip each assembled sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides and edges. Let the bread absorb for about one second per side for a custardy crust.
- Fry the Sandwiches: Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry sandwiches with space between each for 2-3 minutes per side until golden, crisp, and fragrant. Drain on paper towels.
- Finish and Serve: Transfer to a cutting board, dust with powdered sugar through a small sieve, and slice diagonally. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
Cream cheese must be fully softened at room temperature for a smooth filling — set out 30-45 minutes ahead. Use brioche or challah for structure; regular sandwich bread will fall apart. Fry over medium heat to avoid burning the sugar in the bread. Leave a small border when spreading the filling to prevent leaking. Serve immediately — the crispy exterior softens as it sits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 420
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Protein: 12
