Ingredients
Bread & Filling
- 8 slices of brioche or challah bread
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (plus more for dusting)
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup strawberry jam
Batter
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tbsp milk
For Frying
- 2 tbsp butter (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar. Mix until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto one side of four slices of bread. Layer the sliced strawberries and a spoonful of strawberry jam over the cream cheese. Top each with another slice of bread to create sandwiches.
- Mix the Batter: In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined. This will be the coating for frying the sandwiches.
- Coat the Sandwiches: Dip each assembled sandwich in the egg mixture, making sure both sides are thoroughly coated for an even golden crust.
- Fry the Sandwiches: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sandwiches and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are crisp and golden brown. Fry in batches if necessary, adding more butter as needed.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the fried sandwiches from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess butter. Dust generously with additional powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts like almonds or pecans to the cream cheese mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat in a skillet or oven until warmed through.
- Try swapping strawberry jam for raspberry or apricot jam for a flavorful twist.
- Use thick-sliced challah or brioche for best results; thinner bread may not hold up to frying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
