These Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups are the perfect combination of warm, gooey cinnamon rolls and classic French toast. Soft bread slices are rolled up with a sweet cinnamon filling, dipped in a vanilla egg custard, and fried until golden—then dusted with cinnamon sugar. They’re quick, fun, kid-friendly, and ideal for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy weekend treat!

⭐ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Dessert for breakfast—but easy!
Only simple ingredients needed

Ready in under 15 minutes
Perfect for kids, guests, or holidays
Seriously addictive

🍞 Ingredients

For the Roll-Ups

8–10 slices sandwich bread (white or brioche works best)
4 oz (half block) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons butter, softened

¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the French Toast Batter

2 large eggs
¼ cup milk or cream
1 teaspoon vanilla

Pinch of cinnamon

For Coating

¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon

For Cooking

1–2 tablespoons butter for frying

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Cinnamon Filling

In a bowl, mix together:

Cream cheese

Softened butter
Brown sugar
Cinnamon

Vanilla

Blend until smooth and creamy.

2. Prep the Bread

Trim crusts off the sandwich bread.

Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice until thin and flexible.

3. Spread & Roll

Spread a thin layer of cinnamon filling on each slice.
Roll each slice tightly into a log.

4. Make the French Toast Batter

Whisk together:

Eggs
Milk

Vanilla
Pinch of cinnamon

Dip each roll quickly into the batter—don’t soak too long or they’ll fall apart.

5. Fry the Roll-Ups

Melt 1–2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Place the roll-ups seam-side down.
Cook for 1–2 minutes per side, rotating until all sides are golden brown.

6. Coat in Cinnamon Sugar

Mix sugar + cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
Roll the warm roll-ups in the mixture, coating all sides.

🍽️ How to Serve

These are AMAZING served with:

Maple syrup
Cream cheese icing
Caramel sauce

Whipped cream
Fresh berries

Perfect for brunch, holidays, and weekend mornings!

🔥 Tips for Success

Use soft, sandwich-style bread—it rolls best.
Don’t oversoak in custard—quick dunk only.
Keep the heat medium so they don’t burn before they crisp.

Make ahead: prepare roll-ups and refrigerate overnight; dip & fry in the morning.

🍛 Variations

Strawberry Filling: Add diced strawberries to the cream cheese mixture.
Nutella Roll-Ups: Replace filling with Nutella + banana slices.

Apple Pie Roll-Ups: Add sautéed cinnamon apples inside.
Glazed Rolls: Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze instead of cinnamon sugar.

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Roll-Ups

Author: WAFA LI

Print Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tube (12 oz) refrigerated cinnamon roll dough (with icing!)
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• ¼ cup heavy cream or coconut milk (optional, for richness)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tbsp butter or coconut oil (for cooking)

Optional toppings:
• Drizzle of included icing
• Extra cinnamon sugar
• Powdered sugar
• Maple syrup or honey

Instructions

Unroll each cinnamon roll and stretch slightly into a rectangle.
In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream (if using), vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.

Dip each dough piece into the egg mixture, letting it soak 10–15 seconds per side.
Starting from the long side, roll up tightly like a jelly roll.
Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Melt butter.

Cook roll-ups 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve warm, drizzled with the included icing and your favorite toppings!

✨ Perfect for:
• Holiday mornings
• Brunch guests
• Turning store-bought into something special

💡 Make ahead: Assemble unbaked roll-ups and refrigerate overnight. Cook fresh in the morning!

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 15 mins , Cook Time : 10 mins , Total Time : 25 mins , Servings : 5 roll-ups , Calories : 280 per roll-up , Net Carbs: 38g , Fats: 11g , Protein: 6g