Description
Indulgent beef french toast cheesecake merges unexpected culinary worlds with delightful surprise. Sweet and savory layers create a gourmet experience that challenges traditional breakfast boundaries while satisfying adventurous palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 8 slices bread (preferably brioche or challah)
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) milk
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) fresh strawberries, diced
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Cooking and Serving Ingredients:
- Butter or oil for frying
- Maple syrup for serving
- Additional fresh strawberries, diced
- Powdered sugar for dusting, optional
Instructions
- Craft a luscious cheesecake filling by whipping softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until velvety smooth, then gently incorporate diced strawberries.
- Create a rich egg bath by whisking eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a wide, shallow container until thoroughly combined.
- Construct decadent sandwiches by generously spreading the strawberry cheesecake mixture between bread slices, ensuring even coverage.
- Carefully immerse each sandwich into the egg mixture, rotating to coat every surface completely and allowing excess to drip off.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat with butter, positioning the soaked sandwiches and cooking for 3-4 minutes until achieving a golden-bronze exterior.
- Flip each sandwich, continuing to cook until both sides are evenly caramelized and crisp.
- Transfer to serving plates, garnishing with a delicate snowfall of powdered sugar, fresh strawberry slivers, and a cascading drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother, lump-free filling that blends easily and spreads perfectly.
- Dice strawberries small to distribute evenly throughout the cheesecake mixture, preventing large chunks from disrupting the sandwich texture.
- Choose sturdy bread like brioche or challah to prevent soggy sandwiches and maintain structural integrity during cooking process.
- Consider dairy-free alternatives by substituting cream cheese with vegan cream cheese and using plant-based milk for egg mixture, making recipe accessible for lactose-intolerant or vegan diners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg