Description
Delightful French toast roll-ups dance with creamy cheese and sweet strawberry filling, offering a playful breakfast twist. Crispy edges and golden-brown exterior invite breakfast enthusiasts to savor this delectable morning treat you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 8 slices white bread
- 2 tbsp butter (28 g)
Filling and Coating
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk (60 ml)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Topping
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Maple syrup for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Flatten each bread slice using a rolling pin to create thin, even surfaces for rolling.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Trim crusts from bread slices to ensure neat edges.
- Spread cream cheese mixture evenly across each bread slice, leaving a small margin at the edges.
- Carefully roll each slice tightly from one end to create compact cylindrical rolls.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish to create a uniform batter.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it begins to sizzle.
- Dip each rolled bread cylinder into the egg mixture, coating all sides completely.
- Place rolls seam-side down in the heated skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a separate shallow dish.
- Immediately roll warm toast rolls in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer coated rolls to a serving plate and drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
- Serve warm for optimal texture and flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Perfectly flatten bread slices using gentle, even pressure to prevent tearing and ensure uniform rolling.
- Create smooth cream cheese filling by softening cheese at room temperature before mixing for lump-free consistency.
- Secure roll-ups by placing seam-side down during cooking to prevent unraveling and maintain compact shape.
- Customize filling variations by adding chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit preserves for exciting flavor twists.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 341
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 291 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 97 mg