Strawberry French Toast Roll-Ups Recipe
Strawberry French Toast Roll-Ups are a fun and delicious twist on classic French toast. Soft white bread is filled with a sweet cream cheese and fresh strawberry mixture, rolled up, dipped in a cinnamon-spiced egg batter, and fried to golden perfection. Coated in cinnamon sugar, these roll-ups make a delightful breakfast or brunch treat that’s easy to make and irresistibly tasty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 roll-ups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Bread and Filling
- 8 slices soft white bread
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
Batter
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
For Frying and Coating
- 3 tbsp butter (for frying)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Prep the Bread: Trim the crusts from each bread slice and flatten them evenly using a rolling pin to create thin, pliable sheets for rolling.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Roll-Ups: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each flattened bread slice, then sprinkle finely chopped fresh strawberries over the top.
- Roll the Bread: Starting from one side, roll up each slice tightly, then place each roll seam-side down to keep them intact.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: Whisk together the eggs, milk, and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish until well combined.
- Coat the Roll-Ups: Dip each bread roll-up into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are coated thoroughly.
- Cook the Roll-Ups: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the roll-ups in the skillet and cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown, approximately 4–5 minutes total.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a bowl. Roll the warm French toast roll-ups in this cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated for a sweet finishing touch.
- Serve: Serve the strawberry French toast roll-ups immediately, optionally garnished with extra fresh strawberries or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Soft white bread works best; avoid bread that’s too dense or crusty.
- Make sure to flatten the bread well to avoid cracking when rolling.
- Keep an eye on the heat while frying to prevent burning the butter or the roll-ups.
- This recipe can be customized with other fruit fillings like blueberries, raspberries, or bananas.
Keywords: Strawberry French Toast Roll-Ups, breakfast, French toast, cream cheese, strawberries, cinnamon sugar
