Description
Indulge in these Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches, featuring a creamy strawberry cream cheese filling encased in crispy, cinnamon-sugar-coated bread. Perfect for brunch or dessert, these decadent treats are sure to delight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of bread (white or brioche recommended)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Using a hand mixer or a whisk, beat the mixture until it is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Gently fold in the sliced strawberries, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the cream cheese mixture.
- Set the cream cheese filling aside while you prepare the bread.
- Take one slice of bread and spread a generous amount of the cream cheese filling on one side.
- Top with another slice of bread to create a sandwich. Press down gently to ensure the filling adheres to the bread.
- Repeat this process with the remaining slices of bread and cream cheese filling until you have four sandwiches.
- For added flavor, you can trim the crusts off the sandwiches if desired, but this is optional.
- In a shallow dish, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Mix well and set aside.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.
- In a third shallow dish, place the all-purpose flour.
- Set up your breading station in the following order: flour, egg mixture, and cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Take one sandwich and carefully coat it in the flour, making sure to cover all sides. Shake off any excess flour.
- Next, dip the floured sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Finally, roll the sandwich in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks well.
- Repeat this process for all sandwiches, placing them on a plate once they are fully coated.
- In a large skillet or frying pan, pour enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the pan by about 1/4 inch. Heat the oil over medium heat until it shimmers but is not smoking.
- Carefully place one or two sandwiches in the hot oil, depending on the size of your pan. Do not overcrowd the pan, as this will lower the oil temperature.
- Fry the sandwiches for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Use a spatula to flip them gently.
- Once cooked, remove the sandwiches from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
- Repeat the frying process with the remaining sandwiches, adding more oil to the pan as needed.
- Once all sandwiches are fried and drained, you can dust them with additional powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Slice each sandwich in half diagonally to reveal the creamy strawberry filling inside.
- Serve warm, either on their own or with a side of fresh strawberries or whipped cream for dipping.
- Enjoy your delicious fried strawberry cheesecake sandwiches as a decadent dessert or a sweet treat for brunch!
Notes
- For a twist, try adding other fruits like blueberries or raspberries to the cream cheese filling.
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature to avoid soggy sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes