These Strawberry French Toast Roll-Ups are a delightful and fun twist on traditional French toast. Filled with sweet strawberries and creamy filling, they make a perfect breakfast or brunch treat.
📋 Ingredients:
- 🍞 8 slices of white or whole wheat bread
- 🍓 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 🧀 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 🍯 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 🥚 2 large eggs
- 🥛 1/4 cup milk
- 🥄 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 🧈 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 🍯 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 🌿 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Serving (optional):
- 🍯 Maple syrup
- 🍦 Whipped cream
- 🍓 Additional sliced strawberries
📝 Directions:
- Prepare the Bread:
- Trim the crusts off the bread slices and use a rolling pin to flatten each slice.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto each slice of bread.
- Place a few diced strawberries along one edge of each slice, then roll up the bread tightly.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture:
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Coat the Roll-Ups:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Dip each roll-up in the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are coated.
- Place the roll-ups seam-side down in the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, turning as needed.
- Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar:
- In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Roll the cooked French toast roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Serve the Strawberry French Toast Roll-Ups warm with maple syrup, whipped cream, and additional sliced strawberries if desired.
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal per serving
💡 Notes:
- You can customize the filling with other fruits like blueberries or bananas, or even add a drizzle of chocolate spread.
- These roll-ups are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated in a toaster oven for a quick breakfast.
- For a lighter version, you can use low-fat cream cheese and whole wheat bread.