Cinnamon Roll French Toast Rollups (Printable)
Spiced, cream cheese–filled roll ups fried until golden and rolled in cinnamon sugar for a brunch-ready treat.
# 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
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
→ Cooking
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - With a rolling pin, flatten each slice of bread to create a thin, even layer.
03 - Apply a thin line of cream cheese filling along one edge of each slice, then roll bread tightly to enclose the filling.
04 - In a shallow dish, thoroughly whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
05 - In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar with ground cinnamon.
06 - Dip each filled roll up in the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are evenly coated.
07 - Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place roll ups seam-side down and cook, turning frequently, until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
08 - Once cooked, immediately brush or roll warm roll ups in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
09 - Arrange roll ups on a serving plate and present warm, optionally garnished with maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's like sneaking dessert for breakfast, but totally justifiable with a cup of coffee.
- The process is delightfully hands-on and gives everyone a reason to smile before noon.
02 -
- I once rushed and used cold cream cheese; it made spreading nearly impossible and tore the bread.
- Don&apost skip rolling the bread—this one step keeps everything together and the results delightfully pastry-like.
03 -
- A silicone brush gives you even butter coverage for perfect goldenness.
- Sneak a warm roll up from the first batch for the cook’s reward—that’s when they&apost best.