Description
Breakfast dreams come alive with cinnamon roll french toast roll-ups, blending classic pastry charm and morning indulgence. Rich cream cheese filling and golden-brown edges create a delightful morning treat you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 slices sandwich bread (white or whole wheat, crusts removed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dairy and Cooking Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter (2 tablespoons softened, 2 tablespoons for frying)
- 1/4 cup milk
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar
- Maple syrup
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Carefully press each bread slice with a rolling pin to create a uniform, ultra-thin surface perfect for rolling.
- Combine ground cinnamon and granulated sugar in a small mixing vessel, creating a fragrant spice blend.
- Generously spread softened butter across one side of each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered surface, guaranteeing maximum flavor infusion.
- Tightly roll each slice into a compact cylindrical shape, pressing gently to seal the edges.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a shallow dish until the mixture becomes smooth and uniformly blended.
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat, melting butter to create a golden cooking surface.
- Carefully immerse each bread roll into the egg mixture, rotating to coat completely without oversaturating.
- Gently place the coated rolls into the heated skillet, allowing them to sizzle and transform into a crispy golden exterior.
- Cook each roll for approximately 2-3 minutes per side, rotating to ensure even browning and creating a delectable crisp texture.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked rolls to a serving plate, creating an appetizing arrangement.
- Delicately dust the rolls with a light snowfall of powdered sugar, adding a sweet finishing touch.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the rolls, creating beautiful golden streams of sweetness.
- Optional: Crown the creation with a dollop of whipped cream for an extra indulgent presentation.
Notes
- Choose soft, fresh white bread with minimal crust for the smoothest, most pliable roll-ups that won’t crack during rolling.
- Lightly toast bread slices before flattening to create a firmer texture that resists excess egg mixture absorption.
- Maintain medium-low heat while cooking to ensure evenly golden-brown exteriors without burning the delicate roll-ups.
- Swap traditional bread with gluten-free bread slices or use thin tortillas for a celiac-friendly alternative that maintains the recipe’s delightful texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 318
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg