Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups (Printer-friendly)

Handheld cinnamon-sugar rolls filled with sweet cream cheese, spiced and pan-fried—ready in 25 minutes.

# 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

# How To Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth.
02 - Use a rolling pin to evenly flatten each slice of bread.
03 - Spread a thin layer of cream cheese filling along one short edge of each bread slice, then roll up tightly to form a cylinder.
04 - In a shallow dish, briskly whisk the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - In a separate bowl, blend the granulated sugar with ground cinnamon.
06 - Coat each rolled bread piece in the egg mixture, ensuring all surfaces are saturated.
07 - Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
08 - Fry each roll up until golden brown on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side.
09 - Immediately brush or roll the warm roll ups in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
10 - Serve warm, with optional maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • You get the decadent flavors of a cinnamon roll in a bite-sized, crispy French toast shell—it's like breakfast dessert made easy.
  • They're endlessly customizable, and I swear someone asks for seconds every time I bring out a warm plate of these.
02 -
  • Over-soaking the bread makes everything limp and sad—dip quickly for the perfect bite.
  • Letting the roll ups sit in the hot skillet undisturbed guarantees those crispy, bakery-style sides that everyone raves about.
03 -
  • Lightly pressing the roll ups in the skillet with a spatula creates a gorgeous, even browning.
  • For an extra boost of flavor, sprinkle a micro pinch of salt into the cinnamon-sugar mix—trust me, it pops.

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