Strawberry French toast, soft, creamy and slightly caramelized on the surface: a real treat, easy to prepare but capable of surprising.
This version is one of my favorites because it combines the creaminess of fresh cream cheese with the sweetness of strawberry jam, enclosed between two slices of soft sandwich bread. The whole is then dipped in a simple batter made of egg, milk, and brown sugar and cooked in a pan with a pat of butter, until achieving that perfect and irresistible golden brown. To complete the dish, fresh strawberries seasoned with sugar and lemon juice: a light and fragrant topping, which gives an extra touch of freshness and color.
These sweet strawberry stuffed toasts are ideal to serve for breakfast or brunch, maybe on the weekend, when you have a bit more time to enjoy the slowness. But they are also perfect as a summer snack, especially if accompanied by a cup of iced tea or a shaken coffee.
Moreover, they are prepared in just a few minutes and with simple ingredients, which we often already have at home. If you love strawberries and are looking for an easy and quick sweet recipe that tastes like spring and sunshine, this is the one for you.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions regarding this preparation. If you have any other doubts or curiosities, leave a comment or use the contact form you find at the bottom of the page.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 259.69 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 37.29 (g) of which sugars 17.14 (g)
- Proteins 6.05 (g)
- Fat 10.16 (g) of which saturated 3.71 (g)of which unsaturated 2.42 (g)
- Fibers 1.53 (g)
- Sodium 152.56 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 50 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Strawberry French Toast
- 8 slices white sandwich bread
- 1.8 oz cream cheese
- 1.8 oz strawberry jam
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 0.7 oz butter
- 1.8 oz strawberries
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 4 tsp lemon juice
Tools
- Bowls
- Hand whisk
- Pan
- Kitchen spatula
Strawberry French Toast Recipe
Start preparing the strawberry French toast by washing and removing the tops of the strawberries.
Cut them in half or quarters and transfer them to a small bowl.
Add the brown sugar and the juice of half a lemon.
Mix well and let macerate for at least 30 minutes.
In another bowl, break a medium-sized egg.
Add the milk and brown sugar.
Beat the eggs and the rest of the ingredients with the whisk until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Spread the cream cheese on a slice of bread.
Add a teaspoon of strawberry jam.
Close with another slice of bread.
Dip the toast in the egg, sugar, and milk mixture on all sides, ensuring to wet the sides well too.
Melt the butter in the pan.
Place the French toast inside and cook for a couple of minutes per side or until they are golden as in the photo.
Transfer the strawberry French toast onto plates.
Finish with the fresh strawberries and their juice.
Refer to this section to clarify your doubts. If you don’t find the answer to your question, comment or write to me using the form below.
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FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I use a different type of bread other than sandwich bread?
Yes! Brioche bread or pan bauletto also works great for this recipe. The important thing is that they are soft slices and not too thin, so they can hold the filling and batter well.
Is it possible to replace the cream cheese?
Of course. You can use well-drained ricotta, mascarpone, or even thick Greek yogurt for a lighter version. Each alternative will give a different nuance to the final taste.
How to store any leftovers?
Once cooked, strawberry French toast can be stored in the refrigerator for one day, in an airtight container. You can reheat them in a pan or in the oven to make them crispy again.
Try also the Strawberry and Banana Smoothie
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