This strawberry cheesecake French toast is a dream come true! A sweet and indulgent breakfast that is made with thick slices of bread soaked in an egg, milk, and sugar mixture and stuffed with cream cheese filling, then cooked until golden brown.
About This Recipe
Strawberry cheesecake stuffed french toast is a decadent breakfast made with thick slices of bread that are stuffed with sweet cream cheese and strawberry filling. Then the sandwich is dipped in a custard made with eggs, milk, and sugar before being cooked to golden brown perfection. Once the French toast is cooked, it is topped with extra strawberries, whipped cream, and a drizzle of maple or strawberry syrup.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Delicious and flavorful: A decadent breakfast to satisfy sweet cravings. A combination of creamy, tangy cream cheese and juice, and sweet strawberries make this french toast irresistible.
- Easy to make: Strawberry cheesecake stuffed french toast is an easy and fun breakfast perfect for special occasions.
- Customizable: This recipe is incredibly versatile and can be adapted to suit your preferences. You can change the type of bread and toppings.
What You Need to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast
- Bread: Slices of thick, sturdy bread such as brioche or challah.
- Cream cheese: Cream cheese acts as the base for this French toast filling, providing a rich and creamy texture.
- Strawberries: Strawberry cheesecake french toast is a super-easy way to enjoy red summer berries.
- Eggs: Eggs add fat and moisture to the French toast.
- Milk: Generally, any type of milk will work, but whole milk is the best choice as it creates a richer custard. You can also use a combination of milk and half-and-half to have a richer and creamier custard.
- Granulated sugar: Gives a hint of sweetness.
- Cinnamon: Gives a sweet and spicy taste to French toast.
- Vanilla extract: Vanilla adds sweetness and flavor.
- Butter: Use butter to grill bread slices.
- Powdered sugar: I use powdered sugar to sweeten French toast filling because it mixes more easily with cream cheese.
How to Make Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the finely diced strawberries.
- Spread the mixture evenly over 4 slices of bread.
- Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread to create 4 sandwiches.
- In a shallow bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, lightly coating both sides.
- Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Serve with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and maple syrup or strawberry sauce.
FAQs
What to Serve With Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast?
Serve this French toast with fresh strawberries, whipped cream, strawberry sauce, or maple syrup for added flavor and sweetness.
Can I Make This Recipe Ahead of Time?
This recipe is best served warm, from a skillet, but you can prepare the cream cheese and strawberry filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
Can I Use Different Types of Bread for This Recipe?
Yes. It is recommended to use bread that is thickly cut and can hold its shape after soaking in the custard.
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Ingredients
- For The French Toast:
- 8 slices bread
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
- For The Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup diced strawberries
Instructions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined. Stir in the finely diced strawberries.
Step 2
Spread the mixture evenly over 4 slices of bread.
Step 3
Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread to create 4 sandwiches.
Step 4
In a shallow bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Step 5
Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, lightly coating both sides.
Step 6
Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 7
Place the sandwiches in the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Step 8
Serve with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, and maple syrup or strawberry sauce.
