Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

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

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