Description
Indulge in a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and sweet strawberries wrapped in golden-brown French toast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick-cut bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Butter for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on two slices of bread, then top with sliced strawberries and place the other bread slices on top to make sandwiches.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter to coat the bottom.
- Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are well coated.
- Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and additional strawberries, if desired.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing. Don’t overmix the cream cheese filling to maintain its creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 140mg