🍓🧀🥪 Introducing the ultimate dessert mashup: Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches! 🍓🧀🥪
Ingredients:
- 8 slices of bread
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup diced strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for garnish
Instructions:
- 1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, strawberries, sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
- 2. Spread the cream cheese mixture on 4 slices of bread, then top with the remaining slices to make sandwiches.
- 3. In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs and milk.
- 4. Dip each sandwich in the egg mixture, then coat with graham cracker crumbs.
- 5. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook sandwiches until golden brown on both sides.
- 6. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 350 per sandwich
Protein: 8g
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 16g
Fiber: 2g
Popular questions:
- Q: Can I use a different type of fruit instead of strawberries?
- Q: Can I use a different type of bread?
- Q: Can I make the cream cheese mixture ahead of time?
A: Yes, feel free to use your favorite fruit or a combination of fruits in this recipe.
A: You can experiment with different types of bread, but a slightly sweet bread works best for this dessert.
A: Yes, you can prepare the cream cheese mixture in advance and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble the sandwiches.
Helpful tips:
- Try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon to the cream cheese mixture for extra flavor.
- For a crunchier texture, you can double coat the sandwiches in graham cracker crumbs.
- Feel free to drizzle some melted chocolate over the sandwiches for a decadent twist.
Expert Secrets:
- To prevent the sandwiches from becoming soggy, make sure your skillet is hot before adding the sandwiches.
- For a lighter version, you can use light cream cheese and skim milk in this recipe.