Rolls of soft sandwich bread filled with a creamy strawberry and cream cheese center transform classic French toast into a fun, portable breakfast. These French toast roll-ups are ideal for busy mornings or a relaxed weekend brunch and are simple to prepare with everyday ingredients.
French Toast Roll-Ups Ingredients
These bite-sized roll-ups combine the comforting flavor of French toast with a creamy strawberry filling. Crisp on the outside and soft inside, they’re a crowd-pleasing option for family breakfasts, brunches, or packed lunches.
You’ll need:
- 12 slices white sandwich bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter
Strawberry and cream cheese filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 5–6 ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced very thin
Substitutions and Additions
Almond extract: Add 1/2 teaspoon to the egg mixture for a nutty note.
Fruit: Swap fresh strawberries for fruit preserves if you prefer a smoother filling.
Alternative fillings: Try Nutella, peanut butter, other nut butters, banana slices, or fruit preserves. For a cinnamon-sugar option, mix 1/3 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons melted butter, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; spread a couple of tablespoons at the end of each flattened slice before rolling.
How to Make This French Toast Roll-Ups Recipe
Follow these straightforward steps to assemble and cook the roll-ups.
OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS
These roll-ups can be made ahead for easy lunches or quick breakfasts on the go.
For the French toast base
Step 1: Flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin until thin and even.
Step 2: Trim the crusts from each slice and cover the flattened bread with a clean towel to prevent drying.
Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, half-and-half, and vanilla. Set aside.
Step 4: Combine the ground cinnamon and 1 cup granulated sugar in a shallow dish for rolling the cooked roll-ups later. Set aside.
For the strawberry and cream cheese filling
Step 1: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 4 tablespoons sugar until smooth and lump-free.
Pro tip:
Soften the cream cheese to room temperature to avoid lumps.
Step 2: Spread about 2½ tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture near one end of each flattened slice.
Step 3: Layer thin strawberry slices over the cream cheese. Thinner slices make rolling easier.
Pro tip:
Slicing strawberries very thin helps them roll neatly inside the bread.
Step 4: Gently roll each slice from the filled end to form a neat cylinder. Avoid pressing too hard to keep the filling inside.
Cooking the roll-ups
Step 1: Heat a 10–12 inch skillet over medium to medium-high heat and melt the butter.
Step 2: Dip each roll-up in the egg mixture, coating evenly, then place them in the skillet. Leave space between roll-ups so they can be turned easily and the butter doesn’t burn.
Step 3: Using tongs, rotate each roll-up a quarter turn at a time so all sides brown evenly.
Step 4: When golden on all sides, remove the roll-ups and roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Serve immediately for the best texture.
How to Serve These Stuffed French Toast Sticks
Offer a small dish of maple syrup for dipping alongside the roll-ups. They’re convenient for grab-and-go breakfasts and pair well with crispy bacon for a fuller brunch spread.
These roll-ups are also great made ahead and packed in a lunchbox for a sweet treat later in the day.
More strawberry recipes
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Strawberry Bread
Storage
Store leftovers properly so your roll-ups stay tasty and fresh.
In the fridge: Keep roll-ups in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to 2 days.
In the freezer: Individually wrap each roll-up in plastic wrap or foil, place them into a resealable freezer bag, remove excess air, and freeze for 2–3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.
These cream cheese and strawberry French toast roll-ups are an easy, family-friendly recipe with a creamy filling in every bite. They’re quick to make and versatile—perfect for adapting with other fillings to suit your taste.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Store in the refrigerator for up to two days.
Freeze individually wrapped roll-ups in a resealable bag for two to three months.
Absolutely. Try Nutella, peanut butter, fruit preserves, bananas, or cinnamon-sugar for variety.
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French Toast Roll-Ups
Ingredients
- 12 slices white sandwich bread
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter
Strawberry and cream cheese filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 5–6 ripe strawberries, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin.
- Trim off the crusts and cover the flattened slices with a clean towel.
- Whisk together the eggs, half-and-half, and vanilla; set aside.
- Combine cinnamon and granulated sugar in a shallow dish and set aside.
Strawberry and cream cheese filling
- Beat together softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Spread about 2½ tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture on one end of each flattened slice.
- Layer thin strawberry slices over the cream cheese and gently roll the bread, taking care not to squeeze out the filling.
Cooking the roll-ups
- Melt butter in a 10–12 inch skillet over medium heat.
- Dip roll-ups in the egg mixture and place them in the skillet, leaving space to turn.
- Rotate each roll-up frequently with tongs to brown evenly.
- When golden all over, roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can make these roll-ups ahead and pack them in a lunchbox.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Thinly sliced strawberries roll up more easily.
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