Description
Indulge in a delightful breakfast treat with this Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast. Thick-cut bread slices are filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and fresh diced strawberries, then dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla egg batter and pan-fried to a golden perfection. Served warm with maple syrup and extra strawberries, this recipe offers a rich and fruity twist on classic French toast.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced strawberries
French Toast Batter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Additional Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut bread
- Butter, for frying
- Maple syrup, for serving
- Additional diced strawberries, for serving
- Powdered sugar, optional for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Gently fold in the diced strawberries and set the mixture aside.
- Make the French toast batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully blended.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Spread the cream cheese and strawberry filling evenly onto 4 slices of the thick-cut bread. Top each with a second slice of bread to form 4 sandwiches.
- Dip the sandwiches in batter: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and melt butter to coat the surface. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well coated.
- Cook the French toast: Place the battered sandwiches on the hot skillet or griddle. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side or until each side is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the French toast from the skillet and transfer to serving plates. Serve warm topped with maple syrup, additional diced strawberries, and a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread to prevent sogginess and to hold the filling well.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Fresh strawberries add the best flavor, but frozen diced strawberries (thawed and drained) can be used in a pinch.
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on your stove and skillet to ensure the French toast is cooked through without burning.
- For a richer taste, use half-and-half or whole milk instead of regular milk in the batter.
