Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Toast
A sweet, creamy, dessert-inspired breakfast
Ingredients
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2 slices of bread (sourdough, brioche, or favorite loaf)
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3–4 tbsp whipped cream cheese (or softened regular cream cheese, whipped)
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½ cup fresh strawberries, sliced (or thawed and patted dry if frozen)
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Honey, for drizzling
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Optional: pinch of cinnamon or crushed graham crackers for topping
Instructions
1. Toast the Bread
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Toast slices until golden and crisp.
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Tip: Brush lightly with melted butter or olive oil before toasting for extra flavor and crispness.
2. Add Cream Cheese
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Spread whipped cream cheese generously on each slice while the toast is still warm.
3. Top with Strawberries
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Arrange the sliced strawberries over the cream cheese layer.
4. Drizzle & Sprinkle
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Drizzle honey over the strawberries.
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Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon or crushed graham crackers for that cheesecake effect.
5. Serve Immediately
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Enjoy warm for the perfect contrast of crispy toast, creamy cheese, and juicy strawberries.
Notes
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Lemon Zest: Add a teaspoon of lemon zest to cream cheese.
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Tropical: Replace strawberries with mango, drizzle coconut cream, and top with toasted coconut.
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Savory-Sweet: Top with figs or peaches and a sprinkle of Everything Bagel Seasoning.
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Apple Cinnamon: Layer with apple slices and apple butter, finish with cinnamon and toasted walnuts.
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Vegan: Use vegan bread, plant-based cream cheese, and maple syrup instead of honey.