Description
Delightfully crispy and creamy French Toast Roll Ups feature sliced bread filled with a smooth sweet cream cheese mixture, rolled tightly and cooked to golden perfection in a skillet. This easy and fun breakfast or dessert recipe allows you to customize with various toppings like maple syrup, fresh berries, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream for a personalized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Bread
- 1 loaf of sliced bread (Challah, Brioche, or Texas Toast work best)
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Cooking
- 2 tablespoons butter
Optional Toppings
- Maple syrup
- Fresh berries
- Chocolate sauce
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
- Caramel sauce
- Chopped nuts
Instructions
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is nice and soft. If you forget to take it out of the fridge ahead of time, microwave it for 15-20 seconds, watching carefully to prevent melting.
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Mix Until Smooth: Using an electric mixer or whisk, blend until the filling is smooth and creamy without lumps.
- Taste Test: Adjust sweetness or vanilla flavor as desired by adding more powdered sugar or vanilla extract.
- Set Aside: Keep the filling ready while preparing the bread.
- Trim the Crusts: Use a sharp knife or kitchen scissors to remove crusts from each bread slice.
- Flatten the Bread: Place a slice on a cutting board and gently roll with a rolling pin or substitute until it is about 1/4 inch thick, avoiding breakage.
- Repeat: Trim and flatten all slices similarly.
- Spread the Filling: Spread a thin, even layer of the cream cheese mixture over each flattened slice, approximately 1-2 tablespoons per slice.
- Roll It Up: Roll each slice tightly from one end to form a neat roll, keeping it even.
- Secure the Seam (Optional): Brush seam lightly with milk or water to help it seal if needed.
- Repeat: Continue spreading and rolling for all slices.
- Whisk the Eggs: In a shallow dish, whisk eggs, milk, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until fully combined and smooth.
- Ensure Even Consistency: Beat mixture well to remove streaks for uniform coating.
- Melt the Butter: Heat butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat to coat evenly.
- Dip the Roll-Ups: Quickly dip each roll-up into the egg mixture to coat all sides without soaking too long.
- Cook Until Golden Brown: Place roll-ups seam-side down in the skillet and cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy, turning gently.
- Cook in Batches: Avoid overcrowding by cooking in batches if needed to maintain skillet temperature and browning.
- Remove and Drain: Transfer cooked roll-ups to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess butter.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the French toast roll-ups while warm and crispy.
- Add Toppings: Drizzle with maple syrup, powdered sugar, fresh berries, whipped cream, chocolate or caramel sauce, or chopped nuts.
- Get Creative: Offer a variety of toppings to personalize each roll-up.
- Enjoy: Savor the crispy, creamy, and sweet flavors with each bite.
Notes
- Use sturdy bread like Challah, Brioche, or Texas Toast for best texture and structure.
- Softened cream cheese blends easier and creates a smoother filling.
- Flattening bread prevents thick, doughy centers and helps roll-ups cook evenly.
- Quick egg mixture dipping prevents soggy roll-ups and promotes crispiness.
- Cook roll-ups on medium heat and avoid overcrowding to get an even golden crust.
- Serve immediately for the best texture; leftovers can be reheated in a skillet or oven to restore crispness.
