Cinnamon Roll French Toast Rollups (Printable Version)
Golden cinnamon-sugar roll ups stuffed with sweet cream cheese, fried and rolled for breakfast or 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
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
# Method:
01 - In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
02 - Use a rolling pin to evenly flatten each slice of bread until thin and pliable.
03 - Spread a layer of cream cheese mixture along a short edge of each flattened bread slice. Roll each slice snugly, enclosing the filling.
04 - In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon thoroughly.
06 - Submerge each roll up in the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides evenly.
07 - Heat unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add roll ups and cook, turning frequently, until golden brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
08 - While still warm, immediately brush with melted butter or roll the cooked roll ups in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring a thorough coating.
09 - Serve warm as is or topped with maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired.
# Chef's Tips:
01 -
- Each roll up is a perfect, dippable bite layered with gooey cream cheese and cozy cinnamon sugar.
- They turn an ordinary morning into something you want to tell everyone about—trust me, people ask for seconds.
02 -
- If the bread isn’t soft enough, it’ll crack when you roll—don’t ignore that tip.
- Rolling the warm roll ups in cinnamon sugar instantly makes the coating stick perfectly.
03 -
- Flattening the bread more than you think you need brings out the best swirl and texture.
- A pinch of salt in the egg mixture subtly deepens the flavor—don’t skip it if you have it handy.