Cinnamon Roll French Toast Rolls (Printable Version)

Cream cheese-filled, cinnamon-sugar coated roll-ups that combine cinnamon roll flavors with French toast for a golden, handheld brunch treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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:

01 - Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl and blend until smooth.
02 - Use a rolling pin to evenly flatten each slice of bread.
03 - Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture along one edge of each bread slice and roll tightly.
04 - In a shallow dish, whisk together eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - In a separate bowl, mix together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
06 - Dip each rolled bread piece into the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides evenly.
07 - Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
08 - Place roll ups in the skillet and cook until golden on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
09 - While still warm, brush or roll roll ups in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to thoroughly coat.
10 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with maple syrup or a light dusting of powdered sugar.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Your house fills with the smell of warm cinnamon and toasted bread—guaranteed to draw sleepyheads to the kitchen.
  • They’re incredibly simple to make, yet look impressively fun on a brunch table.
02 -
  • Don’t let the bread sit too long in the egg mixture or it’ll fall apart before it hits the pan.
  • Coating in cinnamon sugar while still hot guarantees a crisp, sweet crust—wait even a minute and it won’t stick as well.
03 -
  • Use the softest bread you can find—if it cracks while rolling, microwave for a few seconds to soften.
  • Wipe out the pan between batches to prevent burnt butter flavor from clinging to the next round.

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