Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Diet: Vegetarian
🧀 Description
This indulgent Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast takes the classic breakfast favorite to the next level! Creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberry sauce are sandwiched between golden slices of custard-dipped bread for a melt-in-your-mouth treat that tastes just like dessert.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Strawberry Topping
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the French Toast
- 8 slices brioche or Texas toast
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or half-and-half for richness)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking
Optional Garnishes
- Whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries
- Powdered sugar
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Strawberry Topping
- In a small saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices and thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the mixture on 4 slices of bread and top each with another slice to make sandwiches.
3. Make the French Toast Batter
- In a shallow dish, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon together.
4. Cook the French Toast
- Heat butter in a skillet or griddle over medium heat.
- Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.
5. Assemble and Serve
- Slice each sandwich diagonally.
- Spoon the warm strawberry topping over the French toast.
- Dust with powdered sugar and finish with whipped cream and extra berries.
💡 Tips
- Use day-old brioche or thick bread slices to prevent sogginess.
- Add a drizzle of maple syrup or strawberry syrup for extra sweetness.
- Make the strawberry topping ahead — it keeps up to 3 days in the fridge.
