Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwich (Print Version)

Golden-fried bread with cream cheese and strawberries creates a delicious, handheld dessert sandwich.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 6 slices white sandwich bread
02 - 12 tablespoons cream cheese
03 - 24 fresh strawberries, thinly sliced
04 - Granulated sugar, for dusting

→ To fry

05 - Vegetable oil, for frying

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice of bread until thin and pliable.
02 - Spread 2 tablespoons cream cheese evenly over each bread slice. Arrange approximately 4 sliced strawberries on top. Place another slice on top to form a sandwich.
03 - Heat 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each sandwich for 2 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
04 - Transfer fried sandwiches to a plate lined with paper towels. While still warm, dust both sides with granulated sugar.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses everyday ingredients you probably have already
  • Ready in under half an hour
  • Fun twist on both cheesecake and French toast
  • Kid friendly and perfect for parties
02 -
  • High in flavor low in fuss
  • Perfectly portable for picnics or lunchboxes
  • Easily adaptable with other fruit or flavored cream cheese
03 -
  • Always use day old bread for top crispiness and easier handling
  • Press the sandwiches well before frying for the best seal
  • Clean oil yields the best flavor and appearance if frying multiple batches strain oil between rounds