Thick slices of golden brown French toast topped with a rich and creamy cheesecake mixture, finished with a bright, red strawberry compote and fresh mint.

New York-Style Cheesecake French Toast

Name: New York-Style Cheesecake French Toast
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: brioche bread, 8 slices, 1-inch thick; eggs, 4 large; whole milk, 1 cup; vanilla extract, 1 tsp; sugar, 1/4 cup; cream cheese, 8 oz, softened; sour cream, 1/4 cup; heavy cream, 1/4 cup; powdered sugar, 1/4 cup; lemon zest, 1/2 tsp; unsalted butter, 1/4 cup; strawberries, 1 pint, stems removed and sliced; granulated sugar, 1/4 cup; water, 1/4 cup; fresh mint leaves,

Category Brunch

Prep 25 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: January 01, 2023

This dish will make your New Year's Day special! Combining the classic breakfast of French toast with the flavors of a New York-style cheesecake, this recipe is the perfect indulgence for the start of the new year. The dish is topped with a strawberry compote and fresh mint, giving it a festive and colorful touch.

Ingredients (for 4)

Brioche bread - 8 slices, 1-inch thick
Eggs - 4 large
Whole milk - 1 cup
Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
Sugar - 1/4 cup
Cream cheese - 8 oz, softened
Sour cream - 1/4 cup
Heavy cream - 1/4 cup
Powdered sugar - 1/4 cup
Lemon zest - 1/2 tsp
Unsalted butter - 1/4 cup
Strawberries - 1 pint, stems removed and sliced
Granulated sugar - 1/4 cup
Water - 1/4 cup
Fresh mint leaves -

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥👉

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 2 - 🥄🐐🍋🥛🍼

In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and lemon zest. Mix until smooth and creamy, then set aside.
Step 3 - 🥚🥛🌟🍭

In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, vanilla extract, and sugar.
Step 4 - 🍞🥚🍶👌

Dip each slice of brioche bread into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are well-coated.
Step 5 - 🍳🍞🔥🍴🔄

In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt a tablespoon of butter. Add two slices of the soaked bread at a time and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Repeat this process until all of the slices have been cooked and set aside.
Step 6 - 🧀🍓🍞🔪

Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture onto each slice of French toast and place them on a baking sheet.
Step 7 - 👩‍🍳🌡️🕑👉

Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheesecake mixture is warmed through and slightly golden on top.
Step 8 - 🧑‍🍳🍓🥄🔥🍯

While the French toast is baking, prepare the strawberry compote. In a small saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the strawberries have broken down and formed a chunky sauce.
Step 9 - 🚫🍞🌡️🍓

Remove the French toast from the oven and top each slice with a generous spoonful of the strawberry compote.
Step 10 - 🌿🎉🍴

Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.

Additional

For an extra festive touch, use a cookie cutter to cut the French toast into fun shapes. Kids can help by whisking together the egg mixture and dipping the bread into it. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the toaster oven for a quick breakfast later in the week.