Strawberry Cheesecake Toast (Printable)

Toasted bread layered with sweetened cream cheese and fresh strawberries for a creamy treat.

# Ingredient list:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

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 stand for a few minutes to macerate.
04 - Spread the sweetened cream cheese evenly over each toasted bread slice.
05 - Top the cream cheese layer with macerated strawberries along with any juices.
06 - Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired; serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like you've done something impressive, but it takes less time than brewing a second cup of coffee.
  • The contrast between warm toast and cool, creamy cheese with bright strawberries hits different every time.
  • You can make it with ingredients already sitting in your kitchen, no special shopping required.
02 -
  • If your cream cheese is straight from the fridge, it will stay lumpy no matter how hard you try—always let it sit on the counter for a few minutes first, and your arms will thank you.
  • The magic is in the maceration step; those strawberries sitting with honey and lemon for just a minute or two make an enormous difference in depth of flavor.
  • Warm toast against cool cream cheese is the entire point, so serve this immediately after assembly or the temperature contrast disappears.
03 -
  • Make the cream cheese mixture the night before if you're preparing this for someone special, then you'll only need to toast the bread and slice strawberries in the morning.
  • If you're worried about the toast getting soggy, you can very lightly spread a thin layer of softened butter under the cream cheese, which acts as a barrier while adding richness.
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