Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast (Print Version)
Golden French toast roll-ups filled with strawberries and creamy cheesecake, dusted in cinnamon sugar.
# Ingredients:
→ Primary Components
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8 slices soft white or brioche sandwich bread, crusts removed
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar, plus additional for dusting
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup fresh strawberries, diced, reserve extra for garnish
→ Egg Custard and Coating
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup whole milk
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ For Frying
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# Steps:
01 -
In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fully smooth.
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Gently fold in diced strawberries to the cream cheese mixture, setting aside a small portion of strawberries for garnish if preferred.
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Remove crusts from each bread slice and flatten each slice evenly with a rolling pin.
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Evenly spread approximately 1 tablespoon of strawberry cream cheese mixture across each flattened bread slice.
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Roll each prepared bread slice tightly into a log, firmly pressing along the seam to seal.
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In a shallow dish, vigorously whisk together eggs and milk until homogenous.
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In a separate shallow bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon evenly.
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Dip each roll-up first into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then gently roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to achieve an even coating.
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Melt butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sear the prepared roll-ups, rotating as needed, for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp on all surfaces.
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Arrange warm roll-ups on a serving platter. Lightly dust with additional powdered sugar and top with reserved fresh strawberries before serving.
# Notes:
01 -
For the smoothest filling, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature before blending.
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Bread that is slightly stale holds its shape better and absorbs less moisture.