Description
This Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast recipe offers a deliciously creamy and fruity twist on classic French toast. Thick-cut bread slices are soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg batter, pan-fried to golden perfection, and topped with a luscious strawberry cream cheese filling. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch, this dish combines rich cheesecake flavors with fresh strawberries and a touch of maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Strawberry Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced strawberries
French Toast
- 8 slices thick-cut bread
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Butter, for frying
To Serve
- Maple syrup
- Additional diced strawberries
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the diced strawberries, ensuring they are well combined without breaking them down too much.
- Make the French toast batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is fully blended and smooth, creating a flavorful custard base for soaking the bread.
- Assemble the French toast: Dip each slice of thick-cut bread into the egg batter, making sure to soak both sides thoroughly so the bread absorbs enough liquid for a tender interior once cooked.
- Cook the French toast: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a small amount of butter to coat the surface. Cook each soaked bread slice for about 2-3 minutes per side, until each side is golden brown and cooked through. Keep a close eye to avoid burning.
- Assemble the dish: Place a cooked slice of French toast on a serving plate, then top generously with a spoonful of the strawberry cheesecake filling. Serve immediately with maple syrup drizzled on top, additional diced strawberries for extra freshness, and a sprinkle of powdered sugar if desired for a pretty presentation.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bread such as brioche or challah for the best texture and absorption.
- The cheesecake filling can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated to enhance the flavors.
- For a richer French toast, substitute half the milk with cream.
- Ensure the skillet is adequately heated before cooking to avoid soggy French toast.
- Leftover French toast can be refrigerated and gently reheated in a skillet or oven.
