Description
These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups are a cozy fusion of two beloved breakfast treats—filled with cinnamon cream cheese, dipped in egg custard, and pan-fried to golden perfection. Perfect for winter mornings, brunch gatherings, or sweet weekend indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Filling:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
For the Roll-Ups:
8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
2 large eggs
¼ cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp granulated sugar (optional)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Butter or oil for pan-frying
Optional Toppings:
Powdered sugar
Maple syrup
Cream cheese glaze
Fresh berries
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.Flatten the Bread:
Using a rolling pin, flatten each bread slice. This helps them roll easily and cook evenly.Spread and Roll:
Spread the cream cheese filling onto each slice. Roll tightly and set seam-side down.Make the Custard:
Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and sugar in a shallow bowl.Dip and Fry:
Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each roll-up into the custard, coating lightly, and pan-fry until golden brown on all sides (about 2–3 minutes per side).
Serve:
Serve warm with powdered sugar, syrup, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
Don’t soak the bread too long—just a quick dip keeps them from getting soggy.
Use soft sandwich bread or try brioche for extra richness.
Want to freeze? Roll and freeze the uncooked roll-ups (before dipping) and thaw before cooking.
Make a cream cheese glaze by whisking 2 oz cream cheese, 2 tbsp milk, ¼ cup powdered sugar, and ½ tsp vanilla.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll-up
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups, easy brunch recipe, cozy winter breakfast, cream cheese cinnamon roll-ups