Description
Sinful “fried strawberry cheesecake sandwiches” blend crispy golden exteriors with creamy, sweet inner layers that melt in your mouth. Sweet indulgence meets crispy comfort, promising a delightful dessert experience you won’t soon forget.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
Fruit Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
Sandwich and Coating:
- 8 slices white bread
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs (for coating)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
Frying and Serving:
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Whip cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, eliminating any potential lumps.
- Gently fold powdered sugar and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring even incorporation.
- Crack eggs into the cheesecake mixture and blend thoroughly until the filling becomes uniform and silky.
- Slice strawberries into small, uniform pieces and toss with granulated sugar to macerate and enhance natural sweetness.
- Remove crusts from white bread slices and spread generous layer of cheesecake filling on four bread pieces.
- Distribute macerated strawberries evenly over the cheesecake layer, then top with remaining bread slices to create sandwiches.
- Prepare coating station by whisking eggs with milk in one bowl, and mixing flour, cinnamon, and breadcrumbs in another.
- Carefully dip each sandwich into egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage, then coat thoroughly in flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F, maintaining consistent temperature for even frying.
- Gently lower coated sandwiches into hot oil, frying 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove fried sandwiches and drain excess oil on paper towels to preserve crispness.
- Dust warm sandwiches with powdered sugar just before serving, creating an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother blending and easier mixing without lumps.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness and vibrant flavor in the filling.
- Remove bread crusts carefully to create uniform sandwich edges and prevent uneven frying.
- Maintain consistent oil temperature between 350-375°F to achieve perfect golden-brown crispiness without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg