Strawberry Cheesecake Toast (Print)

Toasted bread layered with smooth cream cheese and fresh strawberries, garnished with crunchy crumbs and mint.

# 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 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

→ Strawberry Topping

05 - 3/4 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
06 - 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
07 - 1/2 tsp lemon juice

→ Garnish (optional)

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

# Directions:

01 - Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp using a toaster or skillet.
02 - In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
03 - Toss sliced strawberries with honey and lemon juice in another bowl; let sit for a couple of minutes to macerate.
04 - Spread the sweetened cream cheese generously on each toasted bread slice.
05 - Top with the prepared strawberries and drizzle any juices over the toast.
06 - Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and garnish with mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time than brewing a second cup of coffee, but feels indulgent enough for a special breakfast.
  • The contrast between crispy toast and creamy, tangy cheese with fresh berries somehow tastes both comforting and elegant.
  • You can make it exactly as you like it—lighter, sweeter, crunchier—without any real cooking skills required.
02 -
  • Cold cream cheese will tear the toast and won't spread smoothly—take it out of the fridge fifteen minutes before you start cooking, or run your knife under warm water to help it along.
  • The moment this toast hits your plate is the moment to eat it; waiting even five minutes lets the toast absorb moisture and lose its crispness, which is the whole point.
03 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese spreads like butter; cold cream cheese tears toast and creates frustration—plan ahead or use a warm knife.
  • The strawberry juice that collects in the bowl is liquid gold, so tilt your board and let every drop run onto the toast before you eat it.
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