This one’s a proper showstopper. Soft bread stuffed with a creamy filling, crisped to golden perfection, and topped with strawberries. Perfect for the mum who has a sweet tooth and loves a little indulgence.
Ingredients:
10 slices white / brown soft sandwich bread
1 cup full-cream milk
4 eggs
1 tsp cinnamon pdr
1/4th tsp vanilla extract
4 tbsp butter
2 tbsp refined vegetable oil
5 tbsp cream cheese
1 tbsp sour cream
5 tbsp icing sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 cup strawberries
1 tbsp granulated sugar
Method:
Thinly slice the strawberries and add granulated sugar. Crush the strawberries with a fork, so it releases extra juice and will not make the toast soggy.
Add the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, icing sugar, and vanilla extract to a large bowl. Beat with a hand-held mixer until smooth.
Add the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla and whisk until thoroughly combined.*
Spread a thick layer of cream cheese filling on one side of the sliced bread, leaving a 1/4-inch border all around. Arrange the strawberries in an even layer on top of the cream cheese. Spread another layer of cream cheese on a new slice of bread and place it on top of the strawberries, cream cheese down, to form a sandwich.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large non-stick pan over medium heat along with a drizzle of vegetable oil. Dip one sandwich into the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides, and place it in the pan.
Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, pressing with a spatula to ensure even cooking until golden brown and crispy on each side.
Serve with a few strawberry pieces and a dusting of icing sugar on top for garnish.
* Those who don't eat eggs, may use cornflour or all purpose flour to make a paste with milk to fry the bread slices.
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