Description
These Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches bring creamy vanilla cheesecake filling and juicy strawberries between golden, buttery fried brioche for a quick dessert that tastes like a carnival favorite at home. Keywords: fried strawberry cheesecake sandwiches, strawberry dessert, fried dessert, cheesecake filling, brioche dessert.
Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup strawberries, finely chopped
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon zest, optional
8 slices brioche bread
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, for frying
2 tablespoons powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth.
2. Fold in chopped strawberries gently to keep pieces intact.
3. Spread filling on 4 slices of brioche and top with remaining slices to form sandwiches; press edges lightly.
4. Whisk egg and milk in a shallow dish to make an egg wash.
5. Dip each sandwich into egg wash on both sides; let excess drip.
6. Melt half the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
7. Fry two sandwiches until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side; repeat with remaining butter and sandwiches.
8. Transfer to a rack or plate and dust with powdered sugar.
9. Serve warm; add chocolate drizzle or extra berries if desired.
10. For crisper edges, trim crusts after frying and rest 1 minute before slicing.
Notes
Use thick-cut brioche so the filling stays in place and the exterior crisps without tearing.
Keep heat at medium; too hot and the bread browns before the center warms through.
For make-ahead, assemble and chill sandwiches up to 4 hours, then dip and fry to order.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg