Description
Delight in these irresistible French Toast Roll-Ups, a fun twist on classic French toast featuring a creamy cream cheese and fresh berry filling. Soft white bread is flattened, filled with luscious cream cheese, strawberries, and blueberries, then rolled up, dipped in an egg custard, pan-fried to golden perfection, and coated in a cinnamon sugar crust. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch treat with a drizzle of maple syrup.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread & Filling
- 10 slices white sandwich bread – soft and pliable for rolling
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened – adds rich creamy texture
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, diced – sweet and juicy
- ¼ cup fresh blueberries – tart, fresh bursts of flavor
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs – forms the custard dip
- ¼ cup milk – for smooth egg mixture consistency
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
For Cooking & Serving
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter – for frying
- Maple syrup, to taste – for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan and Butter: Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat and melt a small amount of unsalted butter to grease the pan, ensuring your roll-ups won’t stick during cooking.
- Mix the Egg Custard and Cinnamon Sugar: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until smooth to create the custard coating. In a separate bowl, combine the granulated sugar and cinnamon powder for the sweet crust.
- Maintain the Pan Temperature: Keep the skillet warm and lightly greased with butter throughout the cooking process to achieve an even golden crust on the roll-ups.
- Prepare the Bread Roll-Ups: Trim off the crusts from each slice of bread and flatten them evenly with a rolling pin. Spread a layer of softened cream cheese over each slice, then sprinkle with diced strawberries and blueberries. Roll each slice tightly to encase the filling.
- Cook the Roll-Ups: Dip each roll-up in the egg mixture, ensuring full coverage. Place them seam-side down in the hot skillet and cook for about 2 minutes on each side, until all sides are golden brown and cooked through.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: While still warm, immediately roll each cooked French toast roll-up in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat evenly with the sweet crust.
- Serve: Serve the French Toast Roll-Ups warm with a drizzle of maple syrup and additional fresh berries if desired for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- Use soft white sandwich bread for easier rolling without cracking.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to spread smoothly on the bread.
- You can substitute fresh berries with other fruits like bananas or peaches based on preference.
- Keep the pan greased to prevent the roll-ups from sticking during cooking.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crispy cinnamon sugar coating at its best.
