Strawberry Cheesecake Toast Delight (Printable)

Creamy cheese spread and fresh strawberries layered on toasted bread for a luscious start to your day.

# What you'll need:

→ Bread

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

→ Cheesecake Layer

02 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
03 - 1 tbsp powdered sugar
04 - ½ tsp vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Topping

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

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - 1 tbsp 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 softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl; mix until smooth and fluffy.
03 - Toss sliced strawberries with honey and lemon juice in a separate bowl; let rest for a few minutes to develop flavor.
04 - Spread the sweetened cream cheese evenly over each toasted bread slice.
05 - Arrange the macerated strawberries atop the cream cheese, drizzling any remaining juices over the toast.
06 - Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and fresh mint leaves if desired; serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Tastes like having dessert for breakfast without any of the guilt
  • Ready in fifteen minutes flat when you need something fancy in a hurry
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese will tear your toast apart so patience with softening is non negotiable
  • Soggy toast happens fast so plate and eat immediately after assembling
03 -
  • Use a serrated knife to slice berries without crushing them
  • Room temperature ingredients blend together much more smoothly
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