Picture this: Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast that combines the best of both worlds—comforting French toast and a rich, creamy cheesecake filling. The filling is made with smooth cream cheese, chopped fresh strawberries, and a sweet strawberry compote, all coming together to create a soft, tangy, and fruity surprise inside each slice.
The French toast is golden-brown and crispy on the outside, while the inside is filled with that luscious cheesecake-like cream, bursting with fresh strawberry flavor. The strawberry compote on top adds the perfect finishing touch—sweet and syrupy, with just a hint of tartness. Every bite feels like a warm, decadent treat, perfect for starting your day with something extra special.
Whether you’re making it for yourself or sharing with loved ones, this Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast is sure to make any morning feel like a celebration!
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT THIS
- Rich fruity flavour
- Can be customised
- Eggless
- Easy to assemble
INGREDIENTS USED IN STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE FRENCH TOAST
BREAD
In Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast, the choice of bread is essential for creating the perfect balance of textures and flavors. The bread acts as the vessel for the rich, creamy cheesecake filling, absorbing the custard mixture while maintaining enough structure to hold up during cooking.
CREAM CHEESE
Cream cheese plays a pivotal role in Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast, providing a rich, smooth, and slightly tangy filling that mirrors the flavors of a traditional cheesecake. Its creamy texture adds a luscious, velvety element to the dish, making every bite feel indulgent. When mixed with fresh chopped strawberries, the cream cheese becomes a perfect base that carries the fruit’s natural sweetness and balances it with just the right amount of tanginess. The richness of the cream cheese helps to create a moist, flavorful filling that contrasts beautifully with the crispy French toast exterior. Whether it’s mixed directly with fresh strawberries or swirled into a sweet strawberry compote, cream cheese is essential for bringing together that cheesecake-inspired flavor, transforming the dish into a comforting, decadent breakfast treat.
STRAWBERRY COMPOTE
MILK
n Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast, milk plays a crucial role in the eggless soak mixture, providing the necessary moisture and creaminess for the bread. As the bread absorbs the milk, it becomes soft and tender on the inside while achieving a golden, crispy exterior when cooked. The milk helps create a custard-like texture that binds the bread together, giving it a rich, indulgent feel without the need for eggs.
CUSTARD POWDER
When you mix custard powder with milk, it helps achieve the soft, velvety texture that you’d normally get from an egg-based custard, allowing the bread to absorb the mixture without becoming soggy. It also adds a subtle, sweet flavor that enhances the overall creaminess of the French toast. The custard powder’s smooth consistency works perfectly in this dish, making each slice tender on the inside, with a crisp, golden exterior.
EQUIPMENTS USED FOR MAKING STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE FRENCH TOAST
A a few kitchen staples that should always be there in the kitchen are mentioned below.
Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons are the first thing that anybody who in cooking or baking needs. The right quantities will help in the desired outcome so these two things are a must.
A whisk is necessary to mix all the ingredients. Spatulas are useful to scrape down the filling.
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TIPS TO MAKE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE FRENCH TOAST
- Give your bread slices enough time to soak in the custard mixture (made with milk, custard powder, vanilla, and a sweetener). But don’t let them sit too long, or they might get too soggy. About 30 seconds on each side is usually perfect for soaking up just enough of the custard without losing its structure.
- When making the strawberry compote, let it cook down slowly over medium heat to concentrate the flavors. You can add a touch of lemon juice or vanilla extract to brighten the compote, and a pinch of cinnamon can complement the strawberries beautifully. Make sure to cool the compote slightly before adding it to the filling, so it doesn’t melt the cream cheese.
- To achieve the perfect crispiness on the outside without burning the bread, cook the French toast on medium heat. This allows the inside to cook through and become soft, while the outside turns golden-brown and crispy.
- When filling the French toast with the cream cheese and strawberry mixture, avoid overstuffing. You want just enough filling to keep it rich and creamy without making the toast too difficult to flip or resulting in spillage.
- For an extra fresh, juicy burst, top your French toast with freshly sliced strawberries along with the strawberry compote. This will add a refreshing contrast to the creamy filling and bring out the natural sweetness of the fruit.
- To prevent the French toast from sticking, use a non-stick skillet or griddle, and make sure it’s well-greased with butter or oil before cooking. This ensures the toast cooks evenly and comes out crisp, not stuck to the pan.
- ⅓ cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp strawberry compote
- 3-4 strawberries, chopped
- For the soak
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp custard powder
- ⅛ tsp cinnamon powder
- For the compote
- 4-5 strawberries, chopped
- 2 tsp sugar
- ½ tbsp water
- ¼ tsp lemon juice
- Start by making strawberry compote, In a pan add chopped strawberries and sugar .
- Cook the strawberries till all the sugar is dissolved and it starts to get mushy.
- Add water and cook for 3-4 minutes till It becomes thick and lastly add in lemon juice. Cook again for a minute and compote is ready .
- To make the soak , in a bowl add milk, sugar, custard powder and cinnamon powder. Mix everything together till everything is combined and keep it aside.
- To make the filling add cream cheese, strawberry compote and finely chopped strawberries. Mix everything together and transfer in a piping bag.
- Take a slice of bread and pipe the cheesecake filling on it and sandwich it with another bread .
- Take a pan and place it on low- medium heat and grease it with butter.
- Dip the French toast well in the soak and place it on the pan.
- Cook well on both the sides till the French toast is properly cooked.
- Garnish with ice cream, biscuit crumbs and fresh strawberries.
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