Description
These indulgent sandwiches feature creamy cheesecake filling and fresh strawberries between slices of bread, fried to golden perfection for a sweet, crispy lunch or brunch treat. Quick to make and endlessly customizable, they’re sure to impress foodies and comfort seekers alike.
Ingredients
- 8 slices white sandwich bread
- 1 cup cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced thin
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
- Extra powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
- Whipped cream or vanilla yogurt (for dipping or drizzling, optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and powdered sugar. Whip with a whisk or hand mixer for 2-3 minutes until creamy and fluffy. Add vanilla extract if using.
- Hull and slice strawberries thinly. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Lay out bread slices. Spread about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture on 4 slices.
- Top each with a layer of sliced strawberries (about 1/4 cup per sandwich). Cover with remaining bread slices to form 4 sandwiches. Press gently to seal. Optional: Trim crusts.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry two sandwiches at a time for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Repeat with remaining butter, oil, and sandwiches.
- Transfer fried sandwiches to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack. Let sit for 2 minutes.
- Slice sandwiches in half or quarters. Dust with extra powdered sugar, garnish with mint, and serve with whipped cream or yogurt.
Notes
For a lighter version, use low-fat cream cheese or whole wheat bread. Gluten-free and dairy-free adaptations are possible with suitable bread and cream cheese substitutes. Air frying is an alternative method for extra crispiness. Pat strawberries dry to prevent sogginess, and drain sandwiches on a wire rack for best texture. Sandwiches can be assembled ahead and fried fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
Keywords: fried strawberry cheesecake sandwiches, lunch recipe, brunch, easy dessert, comfort food, vegetarian, sweet sandwich, skillet, quick lunch