Description
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups bring classic breakfast comfort to another level, combining sweet pastry magic with morning indulgence. Rich cinnamon swirls wrapped in golden crispy edges promise delightful moments of pure culinary bliss you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices thick, soft bread (crusts removed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons (tbsp) butter (for frying)
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
Seasoning and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon (tsp) ground cinnamon
- Maple syrup (for serving)
Instructions
- Gently flatten bread slices using a rolling pin to create thin, uniform surfaces for optimal rolling.
- Whip cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla into a silky, smooth filling with a consistent texture.
- Spread cream cheese mixture evenly across each bread slice, leaving small margins at the edges.
- Carefully roll each slice tightly into compact cylindrical shapes, pressing gently to seal the edges.
- Blend ground cinnamon and granulated sugar in a shallow dish, creating a fragrant coating mixture.
- Vigorously whisk eggs and milk together in a separate bowl until fully incorporated and slightly frothy.
- Dunk each rolled bread cylinder into the egg mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium temperature (around 350°F) until it begins to sizzle.
- Carefully place roll-ups in the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer hot roll-ups directly into the cinnamon sugar mixture, rotating to coat all surfaces thoroughly.
- Plate the glazed roll-ups immediately while warm, accompanying with pure maple syrup for drizzling.
Notes
- Roll bread slices carefully to prevent tearing, ensuring smooth and tight rolls for the best texture and presentation.
- Use room temperature cream cheese for easier mixing and spreading, creating a silky-smooth filling that blends perfectly with the bread.
- Add a pinch of ground nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar coating for an extra layer of warm, autumnal flavor that complements the sweet rolls.
- Swap regular bread with gluten-free bread to make this recipe celiac-friendly, maintaining the same delicious taste and crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 270 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg