Description
A decadent dessert sandwich made with creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries, fried to golden perfection between slices of bread.
Ingredients
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- 4 slices of white bread
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for coating)
- Butter or oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto two slices of bread.
- Top the cream cheese with chopped strawberries and place the remaining bread slices on top to make sandwiches.
- Press the edges to seal the sandwiches slightly.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the sandwiches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Coat the fried sandwiches in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Use brioche or challah bread for a richer flavor.
- Chill the cream cheese mixture before spreading for easier handling.
- Add Nutella or chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
