Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll Ups (Printable version)
Sweet cream-cheese filled cinnamon-roll French toast roll ups, pan-fried 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
# Directions:
01 - Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until completely smooth.
02 - Use a rolling pin to evenly flatten each slice of bread.
03 - Spread a thin line of cream cheese filling along one edge of each bread slice, then roll tightly from the filled edge.
04 - In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
06 - Carefully dip each rolled bread piece into the egg mixture, turning to coat all sides fully.
07 - Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook roll ups for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
08 - Brush or roll each hot roll up in the prepared cinnamon sugar to coat thoroughly.
09 - Arrange on a platter and serve warm, optionally topped with maple syrup or additional powdered sugar.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Rolling each bread slice feels like a little cheat code for bakery-level treats at home, and nobody ever suspects how easy they are.
- The warm, gooey cream cheese filling has converted even my most devoted cinnamon roll fans to this simpler, faster version.
02 -
- The very first time I made these I tried to skip flattening the bread and the rolls just unraveled in the pan – always use the rolling pin.
- Extra cinnamon-sugar mix sprinkled right after frying sticks much better than if the roll ups cool first.
03 -
- Using cold, day-old bread actually makes these easier to roll and less likely to become soggy.
- A tiny splash of extra vanilla in the dipping mixture adds a lovely aroma you notice with every bite.