Description
Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches are a delightful dessert that marries warm, crispy bread with a luscious cream cheese filling and fresh strawberries. Each bite offers a perfect blend of sweet and creamy flavors encased in a golden-brown, crunchy shell. Ideal for any occasion, these indulgent treats will have your friends and family coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 slices thick bread (brioche or Texas toast)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and diced strawberries until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture generously between two slices of bread to form sandwiches; press lightly to seal.
- Set up a breading station with beaten eggs and panko breadcrumbs. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture and then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat (around 350°F). Once hot, fry each sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg