Strawberry Cheesecake Toast (Printable)

Toasted brioche topped with creamy sweetened cheese and fresh strawberry slices for an easy morning treat.

# 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 - 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

# Directions:

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 and mix until smooth and fluffy.
03 - Toss sliced strawberries with honey and lemon juice in a bowl and let rest for a few minutes to release juices.
04 - Spread the sweetened cream cheese evenly over each toasted bread slice.
05 - Top the cream cheese layer with the macerated strawberries, drizzling any released juices over the toast.
06 - Sprinkle crushed graham crackers and fresh mint leaves atop the toast if desired; serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less time than most people spend scrolling their phone in the morning.
  • The tartness of lemon-macerated strawberries against sweet cream cheese hits a perfect balance that feels indulgent but not heavy.
  • You probably have all these ingredients already, which means no excuses to skip breakfast.
02 -
  • Don't use cold cream cheese straight from the fridge; it'll shred your toast instead of spreading, and you'll spend five minutes cursing under your breath.
  • The maceration step sounds optional but isn't; those few minutes of resting actually transform the strawberries from tart to balanced.
03 -
  • If your strawberries are particularly watery after maceration, drain some of the liquid before topping so your toast doesn't get soggy, but keep the strawberries themselves and at least half the juice.
  • A tiny pinch of salt in the cream cheese mixture sounds weird but actually makes the sweetness taste sharper and more intentional instead of cloying.
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