Description
Indulge in this decadent Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast, featuring a creamy cheesecake filling topped with fresh strawberries. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, this dish combines the sweetness of strawberries with the richness of cream cheese, all enveloped in golden, crispy French toast.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced strawberries
For the French Toast:
- 8 slices thick-cut bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Butter, for frying
For Serving:
- Maple syrup
- Additional diced strawberries
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in the diced strawberries.
- Make the French toast batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- Assemble the French toast: Dip each slice of bread into the egg batter, soaking both sides.
- Cook the French toast: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat with butter. Cook the French toast until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Assemble the dish: Place a slice of French toast on a plate. Top with a generous spoonful of the strawberry cheesecake filling. Serve immediately with maple syrup, additional diced strawberries, and powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use day-old bread for a better texture.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less powdered sugar in the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with filling
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 130mg