Description
Enjoy the crispy, golden-brown Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches filled with a creamy strawberry cheesecake mixture. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, these indulgent treats are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 slices of bread (white or brioche works best)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Whipped cream (for serving, optional)
- Chocolate sauce (for drizzling, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese. Ensure it’s at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Using a hand mixer or a whisk, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue to mix until well combined and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Gently fold in the sliced strawberries, keeping some pieces intact for texture.
- Lay out the slices of bread on a clean surface.
- Spread a generous amount of the cheesecake filling on one side of each slice, leaving space around the edges.
- Top half of the slices with another slice of bread, pressing down gently to create a sandwich.
- In a shallow dish, add the all-purpose flour for the first layer of coating.
- In another shallow dish, crack the two large eggs and whisk until well beaten.
- In a third shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs and granulated sugar. Add cinnamon if desired.
- Dip each sandwich into the flour, coating both sides and shaking off excess.
- Next, dip the floured sandwich into the beaten eggs, ensuring full coverage.
- Finally, press the sandwich into the breadcrumb mixture, coating both sides thoroughly.
- In a large skillet, pour enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom by about 1/2 inch. Heat over medium until hot but not smoking.
- Carefully place 2-3 sandwiches in the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding.
- Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Use tongs to flip gently.
- Remove cooked sandwiches and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Repeat with remaining sandwiches, adding more oil as needed.
- Serve the fried strawberry cheesecake sandwiches warm, optionally topped with whipped cream and drizzled with chocolate sauce.
Notes
- For a twist, try adding other fruits like blueberries or raspberries to the filling.
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature to achieve a crispy texture without burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes