Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Roll-Ups

Strawberry French Toast Roll-Ups
Soft sandwich bread rolled around strawberry cream cheese filling, dipped in vanilla custard, and cooked until golden with a cinnamon sugar finish.
Strawberry cream cheese French toast roll-ups turn the familiar flavors of stuffed French toast into crisp-edged, hand-held pieces that cook quickly in a skillet. The filling is simple: softened cream cheese sweetened just enough, then paired with finely chopped strawberries so every roll has a creamy center and fresh berry flavor.
Flattening the bread is the small step that makes the recipe work. It gives each slice enough flexibility to wrap tightly around the filling and helps the seam seal when it hits the pan. A brief dip in an egg-and-milk custard gives the outside the flavor of classic French toast without making the rolls soggy.
The finished roll-ups are best served warm, when the outside is lightly crisp and the cream cheese is soft. A quick toss in cinnamon sugar adds the familiar French toast finish, while a spoonful of extra strawberries or a light drizzle of maple syrup keeps the plate balanced instead of overly sweet.
This recipe is practical for brunch, a birthday breakfast, or a small weekend treat because the rolls can be assembled in a tidy line and cooked in two batches. Use soft white or brioche-style sandwich bread, trim the crusts cleanly, and keep the strawberry pieces small so the filling stays inside as the bread browns.
Nutrition (per serving)
Directions
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1
Stir the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a small bowl until smooth and spreadable.
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2
Trim the crusts from the bread, then flatten each slice firmly with a rolling pin into a thin rectangle.
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3
Spread a narrow strip of cream cheese filling along one short edge of each bread slice and spoon a small line of chopped strawberries over the filling.
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4
Roll each slice tightly around the filling, pressing the seam gently so the roll holds its shape.
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5
Whisk the eggs, milk, remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and a pinch of salt in a shallow bowl; mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon on a separate plate.
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Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted and foamy.
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Dip each roll quickly in the egg mixture, let the excess drip off, and place seam-side down in the skillet.
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Cook the rolls in two batches for 6 to 8 minutes total, turning every 1 to 2 minutes, until all sides are golden and the filling is warm.
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Transfer the hot rolls to the cinnamon sugar and turn to coat lightly.
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Serve warm with extra chopped strawberries and maple syrup if desired.
Ingredients
- soft white sandwich bread, crusts removed:8 slices
- cream cheese, softened:4 oz
- powdered sugar:2 tbsp
- vanilla extract, divided:1 tsp
- fresh strawberries, finely chopped:3/4 cup
- large eggs:2
- whole milk:1/4 cup
- granulated sugar:3 tbsp
- ground cinnamon:1 tsp
- unsalted butter, for the skillet:2 tbsp
- maple syrup, for serving:as needed
Tips & Notes
- Keep the strawberry pieces finely chopped so the rolls close neatly and cook evenly.
- Do not soak the bread in the custard; a quick dip is enough to coat the outside without softening the seams.
- Cook seam-side down first so the roll-ups set before they are turned.
- For a tangier filling, replace 1 tablespoon of the powdered sugar with finely grated lemon zest.