Cinnamon Roll French Toast Rollups (Printable)

Warm cinnamon-sugar rolls filled with sweet cream cheese, fried golden and served with optional maple syrup.

# What You 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 - Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until mixture is smooth.
02 - Use a rolling pin to flatten each bread slice evenly.
03 - Spread a thin layer of cream cheese filling along one edge of each bread slice, then roll bread tightly around the filling.
04 - Whisk eggs, milk, and vanilla extract in a shallow dish until homogenous.
05 - Stir together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl.
06 - Coat each prepared roll up fully in the egg mixture.
07 - Melt unsalted butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add roll ups and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
08 - Immediately after cooking, brush or roll warm roll ups in the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat thoroughly.
09 - Serve roll ups warm, optionally garnished with maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It’s like sneaking a cinnamon roll in portable form with none of the yeast drama.
  • Even on groggy mornings, it comes together fast but feels celebratory.
02 -
  • If the bread isn’t soft enough, it’ll crack instead of rolling—cover it with a slightly damp towel if needed.
  • The real revelation was coating the roll ups while piping hot; otherwise, the sugar doesn’t cling as beautifully.
03 -
  • Don’t be afraid to gently press each roll up in the pan for perfect caramelization.
  • The secret to the crispiest outside is rolling in cinnamon sugar as soon as they leave the skillet.

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