Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed fresh strawberries
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6eggs
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 8 slices bread, cut in half diagonally
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 8sliced fresh strawberries
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar for dusting
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • Directions

  • Step 1

    Preheat an oven to 100 degrees F ( 40 degrees C).

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  • Step 2

    Heat mashed strawberries and 1/2 cup white sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.

  • Step 3

    Mix cornstarch and water together in a bowl, then stir into the strawberries.

  • Step 4

    Cook and stir until thickened, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer while preparing remaining ingredients, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 5

    Whisk together the milk and eggs in a bowl; set aside.

  • Step 6

    Mash cream cheese, vanilla extract, and 3/4 cup white sugar in a bowl until smooth.

  • Step 7

    Spread the cream cheese mixture over a triangle-shaped piece of bread, and top with another piece. Repeat with remaining bread and cream cheese mixture to make 8 triangle-shaped sandwiches.

  • Step 8

    Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  • Step 9

    Dip the sandwiches into the egg mixture, 2 or 3 at a time, and place in the skillet.

  • Step 10

    Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.

  • Step 11

    Transfer pan-fried sandwiches to a baking sheet and place in the preheated oven to keep warm while cooking remaining sandwiches.

  • Step 12

    To serve, top French toast with warm strawberry glaze and sliced fresh strawberries and sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream.

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