Description
A delicious and indulgent breakfast treat featuring French toast stuffed with a creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberry filling. This recipe combines the classic flavors of strawberries and cream cheese with cinnamon-spiced egg-battered bread, pan-fried to golden perfection. Perfect for a special brunch or weekend breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stuffed French Toast
- 2 slices Bread
- 1/2 cup Fresh Strawberries, chopped
- 1/4 cup Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons Granulated Sugar
- Salt, to taste
For the Egg Mixture
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
For Cooking
- Butter, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the bread pockets: Cut a slit along one side of each bread slice to create a pocket suitable for stuffing.
- Make the filling: In a small bowl, combine the chopped fresh strawberries, softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently until well blended.
- Stuff the bread: Spoon the strawberry and cream cheese mixture evenly into the bread pockets carefully to avoid tearing the bread.
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
- Soak the stuffed bread: Dip each stuffed bread slice into the egg mixture, ensuring both sides soak up as much of the mixture as possible.
- Cook the French toast: Heat butter in a pan over medium-low heat. Place the soaked bread slices into the pan and cook each side for about 4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the strawberry cheesecake stuffed French toast warm with your choice of toppings such as syrup, powdered sugar, or extra fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for the best texture—it absorbs the egg mixture without becoming too soggy.
- Be gentle when stuffing and soaking the bread to prevent it from breaking.
- Adjust sugar in the filling based on the sweetness of your strawberries.
- Serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
- You can substitute cream cheese with a vegan alternative for a dairy-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: French toast, stuffed French toast, strawberry cheesecake, breakfast, brunch, cream cheese, strawberries, cinnamon
