Strawberry Cheesecake Delight (Printable Version)

Crispy fried brioche stuffed with a sweet cheesecake cream and juicy strawberries. A decadent option for brunch or a sweet nightcap.

# Ingredients:

→ Base for the sandwiches

01 - 2 tablespoons of butter for cooking
02 - 8 slices of thick challah or brioche bread

→ Filling ingredients

03 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, save some for dusting on top
04 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
05 - 1/4 cup of strawberry jam or preserves
06 - 1/2 cup of strawberries, sliced thin

→ Coating mixture

07 - 3 tablespoons of whole milk
08 - 2 large eggs, straight from the fridge

# Steps:

01 - Take your cream cheese and powdered sugar and stir them together in a bowl until you get a creamy texture. Use a fork to mash it up and get it lump-free.
02 - Spread the cheese mix on four slices of bread. Leave a little space around the edges so the filling doesn't spill out when you're cooking.
03 - Place the sliced strawberries on the cream cheese layer. Add a spoonful of strawberry jam on top of the slices for an extra burst of sweetness.
04 - Cover each filled slice with another piece of bread. Press just enough to make them hold together without squishing the delicious filling out.
05 - Whisk together the eggs and milk in a shallow wide dish. This will make a simple batter to coat your sandwiches before cooking.
06 - Gently dip each sandwich into the egg mix so it gets fully coated. Make sure to cover the edges too, flipping them over as needed.
07 - Warm up some butter in your skillet over medium heat. Fry two sandwiches at a time, letting them cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they're crispy and golden. Add more butter as needed for the next batch.
08 - Transfer the cooked sandwiches to a paper towel-lined plate to soak up extra butter. While still warm, sprinkle a bit of powdered sugar over the top for a sweet touch.

# Notes:

01 - These tasty treats work great for brunch or as a sweet dessert with a scoop of ice cream.
02 - You can swap the strawberries for raspberries or blueberries if that's what you have on hand.
03 - Want to make it extra fancy? Add whipped cream or drizzle on some maple syrup before serving.

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