Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups (Print View)
Handheld cinnamon-spiced roll ups with sweet cream cheese filling and a cinnamon-sugar finish.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
06 - 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
07 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
→ Egg Mixture
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1/4 cup whole 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 and blend until smooth.
02 - Using a rolling pin, evenly flatten each slice of bread on a clean surface.
03 - Spread a thin layer of cream cheese filling along one edge of each bread slice, then roll up each slice tightly starting from the filled edge.
04 - In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar with ground cinnamon.
06 - Dip each rolled-up bread piece into the egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage on all sides.
07 - Heat unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Arrange roll ups seam-side down and fry, turning frequently, until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
08 - Immediately after frying, brush or roll the warm roll ups in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to thoroughly coat.
09 - Serve warm as desired, optionally with maple syrup or a dusting of extra powdered sugar.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get the best of both worlds: the gooey filling of a cinnamon roll secretly wrapped inside crunchy French toast.
- These are so easy you can make them before you&apost had your morning coffee, and the process is as satisfying as the first bite.
02 -
- Trying to use cold cream cheese will leave your filling lumpy and impossible to spread evenly.
- Once you&apost rolled them up, work quickly—if the bread lingers in the egg bath, it can become too soggy to handle.
03 -
- Don&apost overcrowd the skillet or the roll ups won&apost crisp up—they need space to sizzle.
- Mix up the fillings based on what&aposs in your fridge; this recipe is endlessly forgiving.