Ingredients
- 8 slices brioche or challah bread
- 4 ounces (about 115 g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar, plus more for dusting
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced or chopped (or use strawberry jam)
- 2 tablespoons butter, for frying
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over four slices of bread.
- Add sliced strawberries or a spoonful of strawberry jam on top of the cream cheese layer.
- Top each with another slice of bread to form sandwiches.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Fry each sandwich for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread like brioche or challah to hold the filling during frying.
- Substitute other fruits like raspberries, blueberries, or peaches for variety.
- Bake instead of frying for a lighter version.
- Avoid microwaving leftovers to maintain crisp texture.
- Best served immediately after frying for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
