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Cream Cheese on Toast with Strawberries is a quick and easy breakfast option that's made with toasted sourdough bread, cream cheese, macerated strawberries, and fresh basil. Simple and delicious!
If you're craving another quick breakfast option with strawberries, then try making a three-ingredient Strawberry Smoothie. For some sweeter options, make a Creamy Berry Trifle or some Strawberry Donuts.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Most days I opt for oatmeal because it's fast and easy to make. However, some days I need a change and something different for breakfast instead. On those days I usually have avocado toast.
Because.
Well.
Avocado toast is a thing. It has taken over and there are so many beautiful versions that you can't help but give it a try. The only problem that I usually have with avocado toast is the ripe avocado itself. The avocado is either too hard and not ready or I forget all about it and it becomes too ripe for me to use and I have to throw it away instead. Avocado has to be the perfect amount of ripeness to use on toasted bread.
But there are other ways that toast can be enjoyed and cream cheese is a great option to top toasted bread because there's no need to wait for the perfect avocado. It also has a creamy mild flavor that pairs well with bolder flavors.
For this recipe, I decided to top the cream cheese toast with some macerated strawberries and a small amount of fresh basil. This toast is a little fancy, the perfect balance of sweet and savory, and satisfying. The fresh sprinkle of basil on top adds another layer of flavor as well as freshness. Be sure to save this toast recipe with strawberries and try it soon.
Let's get started!
Why You'll Love Cream Cheese Toast
- The balance between creamy and rich cream cheese with the crisp texture of toast is satisfying.
- You can use your favorite bread to spread the cream cheese mixture on top of it. Try regular white bread, whole wheat bread, or any good quality bread that you prefer.
- Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients, minimal prep work, and easy cleanup.
Recipe Variations
This breakfast toast option is perfectly delicious just the way that it is, but if you want a few more options to try, try these:
- Instead of using freshly chopped basil, substitute with fresh dill, fresh chives, or even freshly chopped parsley or oregano.
- To add a layer of fresh citrus flavor, try adding a little lemon juice or lemon zest before serving.
- For extra sweetness add a drizzle of honey on top of the strawberry mixture.
- Grab ground cinnamon, poppy seeds, sea salt, or bagel seasoning from your spice rack to sprinkle on top of the strawberries.
Ingredients You'll Need
- Strawberries - Be sure to use fresh strawberries that can be easily located in the fresh fruit/produce section of your local grocery store. You will prepare them by removing the green leaves and cutting them into quarters. This recipe has not been tried with frozen strawberries.
- Sugar - Use granulated sugar or cane sugar. You may also use a sugar substitute if you prefer. This ingredient will lightly sweeten the strawberries and pull the moisture out of them to create the strawberry topping for our cream cheese toast recipe.
- Bread - Any hearty bread that you prefer will work for this cream cheese toast with strawberries but try to select an option that is crusty and will toast up well such as sourdough, whole grain, or slices of French bread.
- Olive Oil - This will help toast the bread and will also add a layer of additional flavor to the bread.
- Cream Cheese - You may use any original flavor of cream cheese that you prefer. Dairy-free, low-fat, or full fat cream cheese will all work well with this recipe. You may also select a flavored option such as strawberry, chive, or jalapeno. I love using Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
- Basil - Top the strawberry toast with a small amount of freshly chopped basil. You only need a small amount of fresh herbs and can usually find a small container in the produce section of grocery stores.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient quantities and full recipe instructions.
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Step By Step Instructions
Begin the recipe by preparing the fresh strawberries. You will need to wash them, remove the green tops, and cut them into quarters. Toss the prepared strawberries with the granulated sugar and allow them to sit for about 15 to 20 minutes until the juices release.
Next, preheat the oven to high broil, place the bread slices on a baking sheet, and brush the tops with olive oil before placing them into the oven under the broiler until they become lightly toasted and golden brown in color, about 2 to 4 minutes.
Carefully remove the bread from the oven and spread a generous amount of cream cheese on top of each slice of toast.
Lastly, spoon the desired amount of strawberries on top of the cream cheese.
Top each piece with a sprinkle of freshly chopped basil. Enjoy!
Storage Tips
If you have any leftover strawberry mixture, then store it in an airtight container and use it the next morning with another serving of cream cheese toast. The strawberry mixture will only last a day.
More Breakfast Recipes You'll Love
- Strawberry Biscuits
- Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
- Oven Baked French Toast
- Sheet Pan Breakfast Bake
- Sun Dried Tomato Quiche
- Bacon Frittata
- Rum French Toast
- Easy Salmon Patties
Do you have any comments, questions, or other delicious ways to enjoy this Strawberry Cream Cheese Toast? Please share them in the comments below!
📖 Recipe
Strawberry Cream Cheese Toast
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, green leaves removed and cut into quarters
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 slice crusty bread (I use sourdough)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Begin the recipe by preparing 1 cup of fresh strawberries. You will need to wash them, remove the green tops, and cut them into quarters.
- Toss the prepared strawberries with 1 tablespoon granulated sugar and allow them to sit for about 15 to 20 minutes until the juices release.
- Next preheat the oven to high broil and place the 1 bread slice on a baking sheet and brush the tops with 1 teaspoon olive oil before placing into the oven under the broiler (or air fryer) until it becomes lightly toasted and golden brown in color, about 2 to 4 minutes.
- Carefully remove the bread from the oven and spread a generous amount (1 tablespoon) of cream cheese on top of each slice of toast.
- Lastly, spoon the desired amount of strawberries on top of the cream cheese and top each piece with a sprinkle (1 teaspoon) of freshly chopped basil. Enjoy!
Original post date 10/02/2018. Updated 08/23/2022 & 04/01/2024.
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
So simple yet so perfect! This is my idea of an amazing breakfast! Absolutely LOVED this!
LaKita says
Thank you Lori, it is so simple and delicious!
Jacqueline Debono says
This is my new favourite summer breakfast recipe. We had guests staying and I made them strawberry cream cheese toasts. They were so impressed!
LaKita says
Thank you Jacqueline, glad to hear it was a success for you!
Tristin says
This is such a great alternative for when you get a little tired of eating avocado toast. Yum!
LaKita says
Thank you Tristin, I couldn't agree more!
Ann says
I used some garden fresh strawberries for this toast, and it was delicious! I always forget about using cream cheese on my toast! My kids loved it as well!
LaKita says
Thank you Ann, happy to hear this recipe is kid approved!
Cathleen says
Most mornings, I either have toast or oatmeal, so this is right up my alley! Thanks so much for a great recipe, pinned to make to make tomorrow morning 😉
LaKita says
Thank you Cathleen, it is a nice change for breakfast!
Bernice says
I'm all in for this 'avo toast' update! I have all the ingredients I need to make this and it looks like my lunchtime dilemma has been solved.
LaKita says
Thank you Bernice, hope you enjoyed it!
Heather says
Had all the ingredients on hand so whipped up for breakfast! Super easy and tasty!
LaKita says
Thank you Heather, happy to hear it!
Veronika says
Simple meals like this one are always my favorite way to use up summer produce because the flavors always shine. This toast was delicious!
LaKita says
Thank you Veronika, simple recipes are the best!
Sean says
I tossed the strawberries in a little aged balsamic vinegar right before plating and it was so good!
LaKita says
Thank you Sean, the balsamic vinegar addition sounds perfect!
Marta says
I have an overflow of basil in the garden and saw your recipe last night. I made this strawberry cream cheese toast for breakfast this morning and swooned when I took that first bite. All of the right flavors and so easy to prepare!
LaKita says
Thank you so much Marta!! It is so easy to prepare!
Amber feyler says
Is was so quick and easy and super delicious I have picky kids and they even loved it !!!!
LaKita says
I am so glad to hear that!! This recipe is so easy and delicious!