Strawberry Cheesecake Toast (Printable)

Toasted bread layered with sweetened cream cheese and fresh strawberries for a quick indulgence.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 2 large slices brioche or thick-cut white bread

→ Cheesecake Layer

02 - 4 ounces softened cream cheese
03 - 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
04 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Topping

05 - ¾ cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
06 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
07 - ½ teaspoon lemon juice

→ Garnish

08 - 1 tablespoon crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
09 - Fresh mint leaves

# Method:

01 - Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp using a toaster or skillet.
02 - Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl; mix until smooth and fluffy.
03 - Toss sliced strawberries with honey and lemon juice in a separate bowl; let sit for a few minutes to release juices.
04 - Spread the sweetened cream cheese evenly over each toasted bread slice.
05 - Distribute the prepared strawberries over the cream cheese and drizzle with any released juices.
06 - Sprinkle crushed graham crackers on top and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 15 minutes, which means you can make it on a weeknight without guilt.
  • The creamy center against crispy toast and juicy strawberries hits every texture at once.
  • You probably have most of these ingredients already, no special shopping required.
02 -
  • Don't macerate the berries too far ahead or they'll turn to mush before you're ready to eat, so prep everything else first, then do the strawberries.
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non-negotiable; cold cream cheese will tear your toast and won't spread smooth no matter how hard you try.
03 -
  • Toast your bread right before assembling everything so the cream cheese hits warmth and softens into the nooks without sliding off.
  • If you want to prep ahead, make the cream cheese mixture earlier in the day and keep it covered in the fridge, but slice and macerate the berries at the very last minute.
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