Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups (Printer-friendly)

Sweet cream cheese–filled cinnamon roll-ups, fried golden and tossed in cinnamon-sugar for a cozy breakfast or 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 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 whole milk
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Cooking

11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

# How to Prepare:

01 - In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
02 - Lay out bread slices and use a rolling pin to flatten each piece evenly.
03 - Spread a thin line of cream cheese filling along one edge of each flattened bread slice, then roll up tightly from the filled side.
04 - In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - In a small bowl, mix granulated sugar with ground cinnamon.
06 - Submerge each roll up in the egg mixture, turning to ensure all sides are coated.
07 - Melt unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Fry roll ups until golden brown on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
08 - Immediately after frying, brush or roll warm roll ups in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated.
09 - Arrange roll ups on a serving plate and serve warm. Optionally accompany with maple syrup or an extra dusting of powdered sugar.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Each roll up is like a hidden pocket of creamy sweetness, perfect for grabbing on the go or lingering around the breakfast table.
  • This recipe feels indulgent but is surprisingly quick to whip up, making sweet mornings a little more attainable.
02 -
  • If the bread sits too long after rolling, it stiffens and cracks, so work quickly once flattened.
  • Dipping the rolls for just a second or two prevents them from falling apart but ensures a plush, custardy bite.
03 -
  • Wipe out your skillet between batches to keep the butter from burning and flavors clean.
  • Let the roll ups cool just a minute before eating to avoid burning your tongue—resist temptation, it’s worth it.

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