Description
Indulge in this delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast, featuring creamy sweetened cream cheese and fresh strawberries sandwiched between soft bread slices, dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, and pan-fried to a golden perfection. This breakfast treat combines the rich flavors of cheesecake and the classic comfort of French toast, perfect for a special morning or weekend brunch.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup strawberries, sliced
French Toast
- 8 slices of bread
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Butter for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add Strawberries: Gently fold in the sliced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture, taking care not to crush the berries to maintain their texture.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread the cream cheese and strawberry mixture evenly over 4 slices of bread. Top each with the remaining 4 slices to form sandwiches.
- Mix Egg Batter: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined and slightly frothy.
- Dip Sandwiches: Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, making sure to coat both sides thoroughly without soaking the bread to prevent it from falling apart.
- Heat the Skillet: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until it foams and begins to brown slightly, creating a non-stick surface for cooking.
- Cook French Toast: Place the dipped sandwiches in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until each side is golden brown and crisp.
- Serve Warm: Serve immediately with additional fresh strawberries and maple syrup or your favorite toppings as desired for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread like brioche or Texas toast to prevent sogginess.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Adjust cooking time based on your stove to avoid burning.
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the egg mixture.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated before cooking for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
Keywords: Strawberry cheesecake stuffed French toast, stuffed French toast, breakfast recipe, cream cheese French toast, strawberry breakfast
