Description
Indulge in these decadent Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches that combine the richness of cream cheese with the sweetness of fresh strawberries, all sandwiched between two slices of brioche or challah bread.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 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
Batter:
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, sliced strawberries, and strawberry jam until well combined.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the cream cheese mixture on 4 bread slices and top with the remaining slices to make sandwiches.
- Make Batter: In a shallow dish, whisk eggs and milk together.
- Dip and Fry: Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, then fry in butter until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and serve hot.
Notes
- You can customize the filling by adding nuts or chocolate chips.
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cream cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg