Description
Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast is a rich and indulgent breakfast dish featuring thick brioche sandwiches filled with creamy strawberry cheesecake mixture, dipped in custard, and pan-fried until golden and crispy. It combines the flavors of dessert and breakfast in one comforting treat.
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick brioche or challah bread
- 200 g cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons butter (for cooking)
- Powdered sugar (for serving)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in diced strawberries to create the filling.
- Spread filling onto 4 slices of bread and top with remaining slices to form sandwiches.
- Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Cook sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove from pan and let rest briefly.
- Dust with powdered sugar and serve with maple syrup.
Notes
- Brioche or challah works best for a soft and rich texture.
- Do not oversoak bread to prevent sogginess.
- Frozen strawberries should be thawed and drained before use.
- Can be baked instead of fried at 180°C for 20 minutes.
- Best served fresh and warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast / Dessert
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: American-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed sandwich
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
