For an extra touch, try using brioche or challah bread for a richer flavor. Add a splash of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture for enhanced aroma. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness.
Elevate your brunch game with these delightful French Toast Roll-Ups! Creamy, tangy filling meets warm, cinnamon-spiced bread in this irresistible twist on a classic breakfast favorite. Perfect for a special occasion or a weekend treat.
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, egg yolk, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until smooth and fully combined. (5 minutes)
Pour the melted butter into a separate shallow dish. In another shallow dish, combine the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar with the ground cinnamon and mix well. (2 minutes)
Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture onto one side of each slice of bread. Gently roll each bread slice into a tight cylinder, encasing the cream cheese filling. (15 minutes)
Brush the outside of each rolled cylinder with the melted butter, ensuring it's evenly coated. Then, roll the buttered cylinders in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, pressing gently to coat completely. (10 minutes)
Arrange the coated rolls in a baking dish. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to overnight. This step helps the rolls maintain their shape during baking. (120 minutes)
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (10 minutes)
Transfer the frozen rolls to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven until they are heated through and golden brown, approximately 10 to 12 minutes. (12 minutes)
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
For an extra touch, try using brioche or challah bread for a richer flavor. Add a splash of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture for enhanced aroma. Serve with a drizzle of maple syrup or a dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness.
Nickolas Lebsack
Jun 29, 2025I added a little orange zest to the cream cheese and it was amazing!
Elmore Anderson
Jun 17, 2025These were a huge hit at our brunch! So easy to make ahead and bake just before serving.
Kelsie Schaden
May 21, 2025The freezing step is key! It kept the filling from oozing out during baking.