Description
Crispy golden fried strawberry cheesecake sandwiches blend creamy indulgence with unexpected crunch. Sweet summer berries and rich cream cheese deliver a delightful dessert experience you won’t forget.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices white bread
- 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries (diced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar
Coating and Frying Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Garnish:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious filling by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until velvety and uniform in texture.
- Gently macerate diced strawberries with a sprinkle of sugar to enhance their natural sweetness and release juices.
- Layer the creamy mixture generously across bread slices, distributing the fragrant strawberries evenly to create delectable sandwich foundations.
- Prepare a seasoned coating by blending flour, granulated sugar, and warm cinnamon in a shallow vessel.
- Carefully enrobe each assembled sandwich in the aromatic flour mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage on all surfaces.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat (approximately 350°F) to create a golden cooking environment.
- Carefully place sandwiches into the heated pan, allowing each side to transform into a crisp, caramelized golden-brown masterpiece, roughly 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer the fried delicacies onto absorbent paper towels to drain excess butter and maintain crispness.
- Finish by delicately dusting the warm sandwiches with a soft veil of powdered sugar, creating an elegant and inviting presentation.
- Serve immediately to savor the optimal combination of crispy exterior and creamy, fruity interior.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free filling that spreads easily.
- Pat strawberries dry before adding to prevent excess moisture making sandwiches soggy.
- Use thick, sturdy bread like brioche or Texas toast to maintain structural integrity during frying.
- For gluten-free option, swap wheat flour with almond or coconut flour and use gluten-free bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 421 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 331 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg