Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast

Ingredients

for 2 servings

• 4 slices bread

EGG WASH

• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

FILLING

• 4 oz cream cheese, warmed, for spreading
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons lemon juce
• ¾ cup heavy cream, optional
• 1 ½ cups strawberry, diced, divided
• ⅓ cup sugar

TOPPING

• confectioners sugar
• maple syrup

Preparation

1. Whisk eggs, cinnamon, vanilla and milk together in medium-large bowl to create egg wash.
2. In medium bowl mix cream cheese, vanilla, sugar, lemon juice and heavy cream (optional).
3. Take 2 slices of bread and spread mixture on both.
4. Press sliced strawberries on both slices & press together.
5. Dunk in egg wash.
6. Melt butter in a skillet on medium-low heat and cook bread for 2-3 minutes or until crumbs are crispy and bread is more solid.
7. Stack and garnish with strawberries and confectioners sugar. Add maple syrup to preference.
8. Enjoy!