Ingredients
— The Rolls —
8 slices soft white sandwich bread (crusts removed)
4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
¾ cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
1 tablespoon powdered sugar (to sweeten the cream cheese)
— The Custard & Coating —
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
â…“ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for frying)
Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions
1. **Prep the Bread:** Cut the crusts off all slice of bread. Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice until it is thin and pliable.
2. **Make the Filling:** In a small bowl, mix the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth. Finely dice the strawberries (large chunks will make rolling difficult).
3. **Assemble:** Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture onto one side of each flattened bread slice. Sprinkle a row of diced strawberries along one edge.
4. **Roll:** Tightly roll the bread up, starting from the strawberry edge, to enclose the filling. Press the seam gently to seal.
5. **Set up Stations:** In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract. In a separate shallow dish or plate, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon.
6. **Dip:** Melt the butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Dip each bread roll quickly into the egg mixture, coating all sides (do not soak, or they will get soggy). Shake off excess.
7. **Fry:** Place the rolls in the hot skillet, seam-side down first to seal them. Cook for 2–3 minutes per side, turning with tongs, until golden brown and crispy all over.
8. **Coat:** Immediately transfer the hot rolls to the cinnamon-sugar plate and roll them until generously coated.
9. **Serve:** Serve warm with a side of maple syrup for dipping.
Notes
Bread Choice: Use plain, soft white sandwich bread (like Wonder Bread or similar). Hearty artisan breads or sourdough are too stiff and will crack when you try to roll them.
Filling Variations: You can swap the strawberry cream cheese filling for Nutella, peanut butter and banana, or even apple pie filling.
Don’t Over-Soak: Unlike traditional French toast where you want the custard to soak deep into the bread, here you just want a surface coating. A quick dip is all you need.
Freezing: These freeze surprisingly well! Freeze them in a single layer after cooking, then reheat in a toaster oven or air fryer for a quick breakfast.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian