Cinnamon Roll French Toast Rollups (Printable version)
Warm cinnamon-roll style French toast rolls filled with sweet cream cheese and coated in cinnamon sugar.
# What you 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
# How To:
01 - In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until velvety smooth.
02 - Use a rolling pin to compress each bread slice into an even, flat sheet.
03 - Spread a thin line of filling along one edge of each bread slice, then roll up tightly to enclose the filling.
04 - In a shallow dish, whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl for coating.
06 - Immerse each roll up in the egg mixture, coating all sides thoroughly.
07 - Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook roll ups, turning until golden brown on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
08 - Immediately after frying, brush or roll each hot roll up in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
09 - Present warm. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar or serve with maple syrup as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- If you love eating with your hands, these are messier and more fun than regular French toast.
- The swirls of cream cheese tucked inside make each bite feel like a bakery treat without the work of yeast dough.
02 -
- Letting the bread soak too long in the egg mixture will cause it to fall apart—quick dips only.
- The magic happens when the cinnamon sugar hits the hot surface of the fried bread; do this immediately for the best crunch.
03 -
- Always remove the crusts from your bread—leaving them on makes rolling tricky and uneven.
- A little extra butter on the skillet between batches guarantees every roll up gets perfectly golden.