Description
Indulge in Cinnamon Roll French Toast, a delightful breakfast twist that combines the rich flavors of cinnamon swirl bread with a creamy vanilla-cinnamon custard. Topped with a luscious cream cheese icing and optional maple syrup or fresh fruit, this recipe transforms classic French toast into a sweet, bakery-inspired treat perfect for any morning.
Ingredients
Scale
French Toast Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 slices cinnamon swirl bread (or any bread of your choice)
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Cream Cheese Icing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Maple syrup
- Fresh fruit
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the egg mixture: In a large mixing bowl, crack the eggs and whisk until smooth. Add the whole milk and vanilla extract, mixing well to combine. Sprinkle in ground cinnamon and salt, then whisk again until the mixture is combined and slightly frothy.
- Heat the skillet: Set a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add the butter. Allow the butter to melt completely, coating the surface of the skillet for even cooking.
- Dip the bread: Take a slice of cinnamon swirl bread and dip it into the egg mixture, coating both sides without letting it soak for too long to avoid sogginess.
- Cook the French toast: Place the coated bread slice onto the hot skillet. Repeat with additional slices without overcrowding the pan. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Keep warm: Transfer cooked French toast slices to a plate and keep warm in a low oven set around 200°F while cooking the remaining slices.
- Make the cream cheese icing: In a small mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and softened cream cheese. Add milk and vanilla extract and stir until smooth and creamy. Adjust thickness by adding more milk if needed.
- Serve: Place French toast slices on serving plates, stacking as desired. Drizzle generously with the cream cheese icing. Serve with optional toppings like maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for an extra special touch.
Notes
- Use cinnamon swirl bread for the best cinnamon roll flavor; regular white bread can be substituted.
- Don’t soak the bread too long in the custard mixture to prevent sogginess.
- Keep cooked slices warm in the oven to serve all at once and maintain crispiness.
- Adjust the icing thickness by adding more milk for drizzling or less for spreading.
- Optional toppings such as fresh berries or whipped cream enhance the flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
