Description
Cinnamon Roll French Toast brings weekend breakfast magic straight to your kitchen table with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. Drizzle some maple syrup, grab a fork, and prepare for a breakfast that feels like a warm hug from your favorite bakery.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 loaf challah bread
- 8 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
Finishing Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend softened butter, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg in a medium bowl until the mixture becomes a smooth, creamy filling.
- Arrange bread slices on your work surface and spread a thick layer of cinnamon filling across one side of each slice. Create sandwiches by stacking two slices with filling sides touching.
- Whisk 8 large eggs, 1 ½ cups whole milk, ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and a pinch of salt in a shallow dish until completely combined.
- Submerge your bread sandwiches into the custard mixture, ensuring complete coverage. Allow each sandwich to soak for 3 minutes per side, absorbing the rich liquid.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat at 350°F. Transfer soaked sandwiches carefully, avoiding overcrowding. Cook for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and center reaches 165°F.
- Cream 4 ounces softened cream cheese and ¼ cup butter until fluffy. Mix in 1 ½ cups powdered sugar gradually. Stir in ¼ cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla until glaze reaches desired consistency.
- Transfer French toast to a serving plate. Drizzle generously with cream cheese glaze. Optional: Sprinkle extra cinnamon or add chopped nuts for garnish.
Notes
- Soak bread thoroughly to ensure the custard penetrates every layer for maximum flavor and soft, custardy texture.
- Let bread sit in custard mixture for 3-4 minutes per side to absorb maximum moisture and create a rich, creamy interior.
- Use room temperature butter and cream cheese for smoother, easier mixing when preparing filling and glaze.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with whole milk and use reduced-fat cream cheese in the glaze to cut down on calories without sacrificing taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg