Strawberry Cheesecake Toast Delight (Printable Version)

Toasted brioche layered with sweet cream cheese and fresh strawberries for a quick indulgence.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

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

→ Cheesecake Layer

02 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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 (optional)

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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 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 macerate.
04 - Spread sweetened cream cheese generously over each toasted bread slice.
05 - Top the cream cheese layer with macerated strawberries, pouring any juices over the toast.
06 - Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired; serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and fancy but takes less time than making a proper breakfast.
  • You probably have most of these things sitting around already, no special shopping required.
  • It's the kind of dish that makes you feel like you're treating yourself, even on a rushed morning.
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese straight from the fridge will tear the toast and won't spread smoothly, so either let it sit out briefly or warm it in a microwave for 5 seconds.
  • The strawberries release juice much faster than you'd expect once you add the honey, so prep everything else before you macerate them or they'll be swimming in liquid.
03 -
  • If you're making this for guests, have everything prepped and toast the bread just before serving so it stays crisp.
  • A pinch of cinnamon mixed into the cream cheese adds warmth and makes the whole thing feel more intentional, though it's not necessary.
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