Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups (Printable)
Handheld cinnamon roll-style French toast rolls with sweet cream cheese filling; quick, warm, and perfect for brunch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Filling
01 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Roll Ups
04 - 8 slices soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed
05 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
06 - 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
07 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Egg Mixture
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup milk
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Cooking
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# How To Make:
01 - Combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
02 - Place sandwich bread slices on a flat surface and use a rolling pin to evenly flatten each slice.
03 - Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese filling along one edge of each bread slice. Roll each slice up tightly, enclosing the filling.
04 - In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until thoroughly mixed.
05 - In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
06 - Dip each assembled roll up into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are fully coated.
07 - Heat unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place roll ups in skillet and fry, turning as needed, until golden brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
08 - Immediately brush or roll the freshly fried roll ups in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
09 - Transfer to a serving dish and serve warm. Optionally, garnish with maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get the buttery warmth of French toast plus that sweet swirl of a cinnamon roll in every bite without hours of work.
- It’s a hands-on, snackable breakfast that draws everyone into the kitchen just to see what smells so good.
02 -
- If your bread slices aren’t flattened enough, they’ll break or unravel when rolling and dipping in custard.
- The secret is rolling in the cinnamon sugar while they’re hot—the coating sticks and melts in, making every bite sublime.
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- Adding just a touch of vanilla to the egg mixture lifts all the flavors and makes the kitchen smell inviting.
- A light, even layer of filling prevents spillage and makes rolling much easier—less is sometimes more.