Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast is a decadent brunch dish that combines creamy cheesecake filling with sweet strawberries, all encased in golden, fluffy slices of bread. Perfect for holidays, weekend treats, or festive mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of thick-cut bread (such as brioche or challah)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, chopped (+ extra for garnishing)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter (for cooking)
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Spread the strawberry cream cheese filling on one slice of bread and top with another slice to create a sandwich. Repeat with remaining slices.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Dip each stuffed sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides are soaked.
- Place the sandwiches on the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, slice in half, and serve warm with extra strawberries, powdered sugar, and maple syrup.
Notes
- For gluten-free option, use gluten-free bread.
- Use dairy-free cream cheese and plant milk for a vegan version.
- Add lemon zest to the filling for a fresh twist.
- Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven to maintain crispiness.
- Freeze individually wrapped slices for up to one month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed toast sandwich
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: strawberry cheesecake french toast, brunch recipe, stuffed french toast, Mother's Day breakfast, strawberry dessert