Cinnamon Roll French Toast Rolls (Printable)
Cinnamon-spiced French toast rolls with sweet cream cheese, fried golden and coated in cinnamon sugar—ideal for 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, for frying
# Directions:
01 - Combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. Stir until thoroughly smooth and creamy.
02 - Place each slice of bread on a flat surface and use a rolling pin to flatten evenly.
03 - Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture along one edge of each flattened bread slice. Roll up the bread tightly around the filling.
04 - In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - In a small bowl, stir together the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until uniformly blended.
06 - Immerse each bread roll up in the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides evenly and allowing any excess to drip off.
07 - Heat 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry the roll ups in batches, turning frequently, until crisp and golden brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
08 - Immediately after frying, brush or roll each warm roll up in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat completely.
09 - Transfer roll ups to a serving plate. Serve warm, optionally topped with maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.
# Expert Advice:
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- This is the kind of treat you whip up to make instant friends at brunch.
- Handheld and dippable, they turn an ordinary morning into an impromptu celebration.
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- If you soak the bread for too long in the egg mixture, it’ll unravel or turn to mush—work quickly.
- Rolling the bread very thin makes for tighter swirls and better cream cheese distribution.
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- A quick brush of butter before frying locks in crunch and golden color.
- Keep a watchful eye—these brown quickly and the sugar coating can take them from golden to burnt fast.