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Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast

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A delicious brunch recipe featuring warm brioche filled with a creamy cheesecake center and topped with a tangy strawberry compote.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (optional)
  • 8 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread, day-old preferred
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2–3 tablespoons unsalted butter, for cooking
  • Additional fresh strawberries, sliced, for serving
  • Whipped cream, for serving
  • Maple syrup, for serving
  • Dusting of powdered sugar, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberry compote: Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer and mash some berries. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until thickened. Cool and refrigerate.
  2. Make the cream cheese filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until frothy.
  4. Assemble sandwiches: Spread chilled cream cheese on one side of 4 bread slices and top with remaining slices to form sandwiches.
  5. Cook the French toast: Heat a griddle over medium and melt butter. Dip sandwiches quickly in batter and cook on the griddle for 3–5 minutes per side until golden. Keep warm in a low oven.
  6. Serve immediately topped with strawberry compote, fresh strawberries, whipped cream, and maple syrup.

Notes

Frozen strawberries work for the compote. For lower-fat filling, use light cream cheese. Don’t oversoak the sandwiches to maintain a custardy center.

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