
Beefy French Toast With Creamy Cheesecake Twist blends sweet and savory in one luxurious dish. It's the ultimate special breakfast choice that takes ordinary French toast up a notch. You'll love the strawberry-infused cheese mixture tucked between fluffy slices of bread, dipped in egg, and fried till they're perfectly golden.
INGREDIENTS- Fresh strawberries: 1/2 cup, diced
- Powdered sugar: 1/4 cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Cream cheese: 8 oz, softened
- Eggs: 4 large
- Brioche or challah bread: 8 slices
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
- Milk: 1/2 cup
- Additional fresh strawberries: Diced, for garnish
- Butter or oil: For frying
- Maple syrup: For serving
- Powdered sugar: For dusting, optional
- Step 6:
- Top with extra strawberries, drizzle with maple syrup, and sprinkle powdered sugar if you want. Enjoy while hot!
- Step 5:
- Cook the sandwiches in hot butter or oil until they turn golden on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Step 4:
- Quickly soak each sandwich in the egg mix, making sure it gets completely covered.
- Step 3:
- Put about 2 tablespoons of the strawberry cheese mix on one bread slice, then place another slice on top to make a sandwich. Do this with all remaining slices.
- Step 2:
- Mix eggs, milk, and vanilla in a flat dish until they're well combined.
- Step 1:
- Beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until it's nice and smooth. Gently mix in the diced strawberries and set it aside.
- Reheat in a skillet or toaster oven to bring back the crunch.
- Keep any leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days in a sealed container.
- These taste best when eaten right away.
- Try adding a dash of cinnamon to your egg mixture for extra warmth.
- Want it creamier? Use more cream cheese and cut down on the strawberries.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- Chef's Tip: Day-old brioche works better as it soaks up more egg mixture.
What makes this breakfast special is how it mixes tangy cream cheese with juicy strawberries between slices of golden bread.
Making It Your OwnThrow in some chocolate chips to the filling or pour caramel on top for an even more decadent breakfast treat.
FAQsCan I use frozen strawberries?
Sure thing! Just make sure you thaw and drain them properly before adding to the cream cheese.
What bread works best?
Go for brioche or challah because they're soft and buttery, perfect for this dish.
Can I make this dish ahead?
You can prep the filling early and keep it in the fridge, but it's best to assemble and cook everything fresh.
Can I make this dairy-free?
Absolutely! Just swap in your favorite dairy-free cream cheese and plant milk.
