Cinnamon Roll French Toast (Printable)
Handheld cinnamon-spiced French toast rolls filled with sweet cream cheese and coated in cinnamon sugar.
# 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
# How To Make It:
01 - Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until the mixture is fully smooth and creamy.
02 - Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice of bread to create a uniform surface.
03 - Spread a thin strip of the cream cheese filling along one edge of each flattened bread slice, then roll tightly from the filled edge.
04 - In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - In a separate bowl, combine granulated sugar with ground cinnamon until well mixed.
06 - Dip each assembled roll into the egg mixture, turning to ensure all sides are evenly coated.
07 - Heat unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry roll ups in batches, turning until golden brown on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
08 - Transfer the hot roll ups directly into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, turning gently to thoroughly coat all sides.
09 - Serve warm, optionally drizzled with maple syrup or dusted with powdered sugar. Enjoy immediately for best texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- This recipe smells like Sunday morning, but takes less than half an hour.
- You only need simple ingredients, and the gooey filling always brings out smiles at the table.
02 -
- If your bread is too fresh and soft, it can split during rolling—let it air dry for a bit before you start.
- Always roll the warm roll ups in cinnamon sugar right after frying; the sugar crystalizes as they cool.
03 -
- Use medium heat only—too high, and the sugar burns before the bread is cooked through.
- Don’t be shy with the cinnamon sugar; leftover coating makes the perfect dip for bites that escape the batch.