Description
Indulgent Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches blend creamy cheesecake with crispy golden exterior, creating a dessert that dances between comfort and excitement. Sweet strawberry layers and crunchy coating promise a delightful treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Cream Cheese Mixture:
- 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
Breading Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Base and Finishing Ingredients:
- 8 slices white bread
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Gently compress bread slices using a rolling pin to create thin, uniform surfaces.
- Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until achieving a velvety, homogeneous consistency.
- Apply a delicate layer of cream cheese mixture across half of the prepared bread slices.
- Carefully deposit a dollop of strawberry jam atop the cream cheese layer.
- Position remaining bread slices over the jam, firmly pressing edges to create a secure seal.
- Whisk egg and milk together in a separate container until thoroughly combined.
- Arrange three distinct preparation stations: one with flour, another with whisked egg mixture, and a third with breadcrumbs mixed with ground cinnamon.
- Methodically coat each sandwich: first dredge in flour, then immerse in egg mixture, and finally encrust with seasoned breadcrumb mixture.
- Warm cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat (approximately 350°F) until shimmering.
- Carefully lower breaded sandwiches into hot oil, frying until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer fried sandwiches onto absorbent paper towels to eliminate excess oil.
- Elegantly dust completed sandwiches with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Bread Selection Matters: Choose soft, fresh white bread with a uniform texture for the most even and crispy result.
- Cream Cheese Temperature: Let cream cheese sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Sealing Technique: Press sandwich edges firmly with a fork to prevent filling from leaking during frying.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap regular flour and breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour and gluten-free panko for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg