Cinnamon Roll French Toast (Print Version)
Warm cinnamon-sugar roll ups with a sweet cream cheese center, fried until golden and served with maple syrup or icing.
# 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 (for brushing)
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, for frying
# How-To Steps:
01 - Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until completely smooth.
02 - Lay out bread slices and use a rolling pin to gently flatten each slice evenly.
03 - Spread a thin line of cream cheese mixture along one edge of each flattened bread slice, then roll each slice tightly into a log.
04 - Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract together in a shallow dish until fully combined.
05 - Stir granulated sugar and ground cinnamon together in a separate bowl and set aside for coating.
06 - Submerge each bread roll up in the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides thoroughly.
07 - Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook roll ups, turning occasionally, until golden brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
08 - Remove roll ups from pan and immediately brush or roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while still warm.
09 - Serve warm as is, or with optional maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No one can resist the gooey swirl of cream cheese and cinnamon sugar inside a crispy, golden shell—trust me, I’ve tried.
- They come together faster than you’d guess and are officially the least fussy way to make everyone feel pampered at breakfast.
02 -
- I once tried to rush by using cold cream cheese and ended up with lumpy filling—always let it soften first.
- Dipping the roll ups too long in the egg makes them tricky to flip and a bit soggy—just a quick dip is enough.
03 -
- Flattening the bread thoroughly is key for tight rolls that don’t unravel.
- Brushing butter on the warm roll ups before the cinnamon-sugar bath makes everything stick for that bakery-fresh finish.