Description
This indulgent breakfast features thick slices of bread stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries, then dipped in egg mixture and grilled to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 slices of thick bread
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Butter for grilling
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in sliced strawberries.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture on 4 slices of bread and top with the remaining slices to make sandwiches.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cinnamon.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each sandwich for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute cream cheese with a plant-based alternative and use almond milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 15g
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 12g