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Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast

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Ingredients

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Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast

For the Strawberry Compote

1 lb Strawberries

¼ cup Pure Maple Syrup

1 tbsp Lemon Juice

For the Cheesecake Filling

4 ounces Vegan Cream Cheese, PlainI used Violife

1 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup

½ tsp Vanilla Extract

For the French Toast

¼ cup Cornstarch

½ cup Almond Milk, or any non-dairy milk

1 tbsp Flaxseed Mealground flaxseed

½ tsp Baking Powder

½ tsp CinnamonGround

1 tbsp Pure Maple Syrup

1 tsp Vanilla Extract

4 pieces Brioche BreadI used Brioche Gourmet Plant-Based

2 tablespoons Vegan Buttery Spread, or coconut oil

For the strawberry compote, add chopped strawberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice to a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 15-18 minutes. Take off the heat and set aside. It will thicken as it cools.

For the cheesecake filling, place softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat on low speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. Add in maple syrup and vanilla and beat until combined, about 30 seconds. Set aside.

For the French Toast, add cornstarch to a large shallow bowl. Slowly whisk in almond milk until combined and smooth with minimal clumps. Add in flaxseed, baking powder, cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla and whisk until combined. Let sit for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toast the brioche in a toaster or toaster oven. This helps the soft bread become more sturdy so it can hold up to the batter. Heat a large skillet over medium-low with non-dairy butter. Whisk the batter once again, then dip the toasted bread for 10-15 seconds on each side. Place in the in preheated pan (the butter should be melted and sizzling). Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Assemble French toast with layers of strawberry compote and cheesecake filling. Add any additional toppings if desired and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brioche Bread Thickness & Drying 🍞
Cut brioche into ¾-inch thick slices and let them sit uncovered for 2-4 hours before cooking to reduce sogginess and allow better absorption of the egg mixture without becoming mushy.
Perfect Vegan Egg Binder Balance ⚗️
Mix flaxseed meal with almond milk and let sit for 5 minutes to fully activate before adding to your custard—this creates the ideal binding structure that mimics traditional eggs for custardy centers.
Strawberry Compote Preparation 🍓
Cook strawberry compote separately until it reaches jam-like consistency, then cool completely before assembly to prevent the filling from becoming runny and maintaining distinct layers in your French toast.
Vegan Cream Cheese Spreading Technique 🧈
Soften vegan cream cheese to room temperature and blend with a touch of lemon juice for easier spreading between bread slices—this ensures even distribution and prevents tearing the delicate brioche.
Golden Crust with Oil Temperature 🔥
Heat your buttery spread or coconut oil to 350°F before cooking and maintain medium heat throughout to develop a golden-brown crust in 3-4 minutes per side while keeping the interior creamy.