Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dairy and Eggs

01 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 3 tablespoons milk
04 - 2 tablespoons butter, for frying

→ Bakery

05 - 8 slices brioche or challah bread

→ Fruits and Preserves

06 - 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
07 - 1/4 cup strawberry jam

→ Sweeteners

08 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, plus more for dusting

# Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until completely smooth.
02 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over one side of four bread slices. Top with sliced strawberries and a spoonful of strawberry jam. Complete each sandwich with a second slice of bread.
03 - In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk until fully combined.
04 - Dip each assembled sandwich into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are well coated.
05 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Place sandwiches in the skillet and fry for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
06 - Transfer fried sandwiches to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess butter. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

# Notes:

01 - For added texture, incorporate chopped nuts such as almonds or pecans into the cream cheese layer.
02 - Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat in a skillet or oven until warmed through.
03 - For variation, substitute strawberry jam with raspberry or apricot jam.