Description
Creamy strawberry cheesecake meets classic French toast in this indulgent breakfast masterpiece. Luxurious layers of sweet cheese and fresh berries nestle between golden, crisp bread slices, promising a morning sensation that delights your senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, sliced thick
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking and Topping Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Fresh strawberries for topping
- Maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until silky and uniform, creating a luscious filling.
- Carefully spread the cream cheese mixture between two bread slices, forming a delicate sandwich that seals the creamy center.
- Create a liquid bath by whisking eggs, milk, and cinnamon in a wide, shallow dish, ensuring a smooth and well-integrated mixture.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat, allowing butter to melt and coat the cooking surface evenly.
- Gently immerse each prepared bread sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring thorough coating on both sides to achieve maximum flavor absorption.
- Place the coated sandwich into the heated skillet, cooking for approximately 2-3 minutes per side until a rich golden-brown color develops and the exterior becomes crisp.
- Transfer the french toast to serving plates, garnishing with freshly sliced strawberries and drizzling pure maple syrup over the top for a sweet, vibrant finish.
Notes
- Select thick, sturdy bread like brioche or Texas toast to prevent soggy edges and maintain structural integrity when stuffing and frying.
- Mix cream cheese filling thoroughly to eliminate lumps, ensuring a silky smooth texture that spreads evenly between bread slices.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending and a more consistent filling that won’t create cold pockets in the cheesecake mixture.
- Pat strawberries dry before adding to prevent excess moisture from making the French toast soggy and diluting the crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 383 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 217 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 131 mg