Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

I love making these sandwiches because:

• Dessert meets comfort food: Think warm strawberry-cheesecake filling encased in crispy, fried goodness.

• Impressive yet easy: They feel gourmet but use simple components—cookies, filling, and a quick fry.

• Customizable: Switch up the fruit filling, cheese base, or cookie type to match your cravings.

ingredients

(Here’s a tip: Check out the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

• 8 sandwich cookies (e.g., shortbread or sandwich cookies)

• 4 tablespoons strawberry jam

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

• 1 egg

• 1 cup breadcrumbs or crushed graham crackers

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

• Optional: powdered sugar, whipped cream, fresh strawberries for garnish

directions

1. Make filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in strawberry jam until evenly blended.

2. Build sandwiches: Spread about 1 tablespoon of filling on half of the cookies, top with the remaining cookies to form sandwiches.

3. Prepare coating: Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Place breadcrumbs or crushed crackers in another dish.

4. Coat sandwiches: Dip each sandwich in egg wash, then press into breadcrumbs to coat both sides.

5. Fry: Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each sandwich ~1–2 minutes per side until golden and crisp, then drain on paper towels.

6. Serve: Dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with extra jam or melted chocolate, and serve warm with whipped cream or fresh berries.

Servings and timing

• Servings: 4 sandwiches (makes 8 halves)

• Prep time: ~10 minutes

• Cook time: ~10 minutes

• Total time: ~20 minutes

Variations

• Fruit swap: Use raspberry, blueberry, or apricot jam.

• Cheesecake switch-up: Use flavored cream cheese like vanilla or citrus.

• Cookie swap: Try chocolate, graham cracker, or sugar cookies.

• Baked option: Bake at 350 °F for ~10 minutes instead of frying for a lighter version.

storage/reheating

These sandwiches are best warm—serve immediately. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge up to 2 days. To reheat, bake at 350 °F for about 5 minutes to crisp the coating again.

FAQs

Can I make them ahead?

Yes—assemble and coat them ahead, then fry just before serving.

Can I use no-jam filling?

Absolutely! A plain cream cheese-sugar mix works great, too.

Are they gluten-free?

Yes—use gluten-free cookies and breadcrumbs.

Can I freeze them?

You can freeze uncoated sandwiches. Defrost and then coat and fry for best texture.

How do I make them less oily?

Fry at medium heat and blot briefly on paper towels after frying to reduce excess oil.

Conclusion

Fried Strawberry Cheesecake Sandwiches are one of my favorite indulgent treats—crunchy on the outside, creamy and fruity inside, and surprisingly easy to make. They’re perfect for a special brunch, party appetizer, or when you want to turn simple ingredients into something magical.