Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Recipe
Delight in this indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast, featuring a creamy strawberry and cream cheese filling sandwiched between slices of brioche bread, soaked in a sweet vanilla egg mixture and cooked to a golden brown finish. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Total Time: 38 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffing
- 1/2 cup strawberries, diced
- 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
French Toast Batter
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assembly & Cooking
- 4 slices brioche bread (Texas toast can be a substitute)
- 4 large strawberries, sliced
- 3 Tablespoons butter, for cooking
To Serve
- 6 Tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
- 3 Tablespoons whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffing: Dice 1/2 cup of strawberries and place in a small bowl. Add 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
- Mix Cheesecake Filling: In another bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix until smooth, then gently fold in the macerated diced strawberries.
- Make French Toast Batter: In a shallow dish, beat together 2 large eggs, 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Spread the strawberry cheesecake mixture evenly onto 4 slices of brioche bread. Add sliced strawberries on top of the filling on each slice. Place another slice of bread on top to form sandwiches, gently pressing together to seal, making 2 sandwiches in total (the recipe mentions 3 sandwiches but with 4 slices, it creates 2 sandwiches).
- Preheat Skillet: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter to coat the pan.
- Dip Sandwiches: One at a time, dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are coated well. Let excess mixture drip off to prevent sogginess.
- Cook French Toast: Place sandwiches in the hot skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Slice each sandwich in half diagonally. Dust generously with powdered sugar and add a dollop of whipped cream if desired. Serve with syrup of your choice for added sweetness.
Notes
- Texas Toast is a great alternative to brioche bread if unavailable.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Letting the strawberries macerate in sugar enhances their natural sweetness.
- Adjust cooking time slightly based on skillet heat and thickness of bread.
- Optional whipped cream and syrup add extra indulgence but can be omitted for a lighter dish.
