In a small bowl combine the cream cheese, honey, lemon zest and vanilla.
Smear a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on one side of a piece of bread then top with strawberries. Spread another heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on another slice of bread and place on top of the strawberries. Repeat until all of the sandwiches are made.
In a shallow bowl, or pie plate, beat the eggs and milk. Dip each side of the sandwich in the egg wash (do not let it sit in the egg wash too long or you french toast will be soggy). Place on the griddle and cook each side until nice and golden brown. Serve immediately with maple syrup.