Description
Cinnamon roll french toast roll-ups combine classic breakfast flavors in a delightful fusion. Crispy edges and sweet cinnamon interior make this dish a morning favorite for people seeking something special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 slices white sandwich bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
Filling:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Remove bread crusts and gently press each slice flat using a rolling pin to create a thin, uniform surface.
- Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Prepare a separate mixture of granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish.
- Apply the smooth cream cheese mixture evenly across each flattened bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully roll each slice into a compact, tight cylinder, securing the cream cheese filling inside.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a wide, shallow bowl, creating a uniform dipping mixture.
- Submerge each rolled bread cylinder completely in the egg mixture, rotating to ensure thorough coating on all surfaces.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat (around 350°F) until it begins to sizzle.
- Gently place roll-ups in the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes and rotating to achieve an even, golden-brown exterior on all sides.
- Immediately transfer hot roll-ups to the cinnamon-sugar mixture, rolling and coating thoroughly while still warm.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal texture and temperature of these delectable treats.
Notes
- Choose white sandwich bread without seeds or whole grains for the best texture and easy rolling.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened at room temperature to create a smooth, spreadable filling without lumps.
- Press bread gently with a rolling pin to create a thin, even surface that prevents cracking when rolling.
- Use stale bread for better absorption of egg mixture and a more stable roll-up structure.
- Pat bread dry with paper towels after rolling to prevent excess moisture from making the roll soggy.
- Maintain medium heat while cooking to achieve a golden-brown exterior without burning the bread.
- Keep roll-ups moving in the skillet to ensure even browning on all sides.
- Serve immediately after coating in cinnamon sugar for maximum crispiness and warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg