Description
Irresistible strawberry cheesecake French toast blends classic breakfast with dessert elegance. Creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries create a luxurious morning treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices bread (brioche or challah)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups strawberries (fresh, sliced)
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 3 tbsps granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsps vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- Maple syrup (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Cheesecake Filling: Whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy, creating a luxurious base for the toast stuffing.
- Craft Strawberry Compote: Combine sliced strawberries with sugar and lemon juice, allowing the mixture to macerate and develop a rich, vibrant syrup that will intensify the toast’s flavor profile.
- Assemble Toast Sandwiches: Layer bread slices with the prepared cheesecake filling, carefully constructing sealed pockets that will become the core of the French toast experience.
- Create Egg Mixture: Blend eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar into a fragrant, decadent coating that will transform ordinary bread into an extraordinary breakfast delicacy.
- Cook French Toast: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, dredge assembled sandwiches in the egg mixture, and sear until each side develops a golden-brown, crispy exterior while maintaining a tender, creamy interior.
- Plate and Garnish: Transfer the golden French toast to serving plates, generously top with the macerated strawberry compote, drizzle with maple syrup, and optionally crown with a dollop of whipped cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar for a restaurant-worthy presentation.
Notes
- Cream Cheese Consistency: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free mixture for easier spreading and better integration.
- Bread Selection: Choose thick, sturdy bread like brioche or challah to prevent sogginess and maintain structural integrity during cooking and filling.
- Prevent Filling Leakage: Seal sandwich edges by gently pressing with a fork or pinching to keep cheesecake mixture contained during cooking.
- Moderate Heat Management: Cook French toast on medium-low heat to evenly caramelize exterior while thoroughly warming the inner cheesecake filling without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg