Description
Indulge in a decadent treat with these Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches. Creamy cheesecake filling paired with sweet strawberry jam, sandwiched between brioche slices, fried to golden perfection, and dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
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Bread and Filling:
- 8 slices brioche or sandwich bread
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam or preserves
Batter and Coating:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread cream cheese mixture on 4 bread slices. Top with strawberry jam and remaining bread slices to form sandwiches. Press edges to seal.
- Coat Sandwiches: In separate bowls, place flour, egg with milk, and crushed graham crackers. Dip sandwiches in flour, then egg mixture, and coat with graham cracker crumbs.
- Fry: Heat oil in a skillet. Fry sandwiches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar. Enjoy warm for a gooey filling.
Notes
- Use fresh chopped strawberries for a fruity twist.
- Best served fresh, reheatable in the oven for crispness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
