Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Roll Ups
These Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Roll Ups combine soft bread, sweet cream cheese, and fresh strawberries, all rolled and pan-fried until golden—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy weekend treat.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 12 slices white sandwich bread crusts removed
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ pint fresh strawberries rinsed, stemmed, and finely chopped
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 3 tsp granulated sugar divided
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup powdered sugar for garnish
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional, for added flavor
Instructions
Prepare the Filling
- Begin by washing and stemming the strawberries. Chop them finely and set aside. In a small microwave-safe bowl, warm the cream cheese for approximately 10 seconds to soften. Stir in the powdered sugar until smooth and well combined.
Assemble the Roll Ups
- Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice of bread until thin. Spread approximately one teaspoon of the sweetened cream cheese mixture along one edge of the bread slice. Place a small spoonful of chopped strawberries on top of the cream cheese.
Roll the Bread
- Starting at the edge with the filling, gently roll each bread slice into a tight cylinder. Ensure the seam is on the bottom to prevent unrolling.
Make the Egg Mixture
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, 2 teaspoons of the granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract if using. Set aside.
Cook the Roll Ups
- Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Lightly grease if desired. Dip each roll up quickly into the egg mixture, ensuring it is coated on all sides, then place seam-side down into the pan. Cook each roll for 2–3 minutes, turning until all sides are golden brown and slightly crisp.
Serve and Garnish
- Transfer the cooked roll ups to a serving plate. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar or powdered sugar and garnish with any leftover chopped strawberries. Serve warm.
Notes
To make this recipe gluten-free, simply substitute the regular sandwich bread with a gluten-free version that rolls well (preferably soft and fresh). Ensure all other ingredients—especially powdered sugar and vanilla extract—are labeled gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.