Description
Cinnamon Sugar French Toast Roll-Ups are a fun and irresistible twist on classic French toast. Soft sandwich bread is flattened, filled with a creamy sweet filling, rolled tightly, dipped in a rich cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, and cooked until perfectly golden. Each roll-up is then coated in a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture that creates a crisp, caramelized exterior with a warm, fluffy center.
Ingredients
🍞 For the Roll-Ups
- 10 slices soft white sandwich bread
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🥚 For the French Toast Coating
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
🍯 For Cooking
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
🍥 For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
✨ Optional Fillings
- Strawberry jam
- Blueberry preserves
- Nutella
- Peanut butter
- Cookie butter
- Apple pie filling
- Fresh sliced bananas
- Fresh strawberries
🍓 Optional Toppings
- Maple syrup
- Powdered sugar
- Whipped cream
- Fresh berries
- Caramel sauce
- Chocolate drizzle
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Bread
Trim the crusts from each slice of bread.
Flatten each slice using a rolling pin until thin.
Step 2: Make the Filling
Mix together:
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Fill the Bread
Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture near one edge of each slice.
Add any optional fillings if desired.
Roll the bread tightly and gently press the seam to seal.
Step 4: Prepare the Egg Mixture
Whisk together:
- Eggs
- Milk
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon
until fully combined.
Step 5: Cook the Roll-Ups
Heat butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, coating all sides.
Place in the skillet.
Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, turning frequently, until evenly golden brown.
Step 6: Coat with Cinnamon Sugar
Mix together:
- Granulated sugar
- Cinnamon
While still warm, roll each cooked French toast roll-up in the cinnamon sugar until fully coated.
Step 7: Garnish
Arrange on a serving platter.
Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Add fresh berries and whipped cream.
Step 8: Serve
Serve warm with maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
- Use fresh, soft sandwich bread for easier rolling.
- Avoid overfilling to prevent the filling from leaking.
- Cook over medium heat to ensure the center warms without burning the outside.
- Roll in cinnamon sugar immediately after cooking so it sticks well.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 5g