These Stuffed French Toast Roll Ups with Strawberry Cream Cheese are baked until golden with a buttery cinnamon-sugar crust and a gooey strawberry filling inside. Crispy, sweet, and perfectly handheld, they're like French toast sticks, only better. Make them for brunch, holidays, or a fun weekend breakfast.
"These were amazing! Easy to make, excellent flavor. I used apricot-pineapple preserves (Trappist brand), and they were a huge hit! Easy and affordable, too."
★★★★★- Rita
I had the pleasure of working as a freelance writer for CityView Magazine in Fayetteville, NC, and I truly loved contributing to such a beautiful, thoughtfully designed publication.
One holiday season, I wrote an article for them titled "Breakfast for the Holidays" featuring four festive breakfast recipes perfect for gathering family and friends around the table.
I included this Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast Roll-Ups recipe along with my Jalapeño Cheese Grits and Make Ahead Raspberry French Toast. Any of these recipes would make a special addition to your holiday spread.
Every recipe was created with entertaining in mind, because there's something special about slowing down and sharing a good breakfast during the holiday season. I hope you enjoy. Xoxo-Katie.
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Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
You will need the following ingredients to make stuffed French toast roll ups.
- bread slices- I suggest white bread for this recipe. You can also use sour dough or whole wheat bread slices.
- cream cheese- For a lower fat option, use Neufchatel.
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
- fresh strawberries- You can substitute with blueberries or raspberries. I do not recommend frozen fruit because they will water down the French toast from the extra liquid.
- sugar
- cinnamon
- butter- You can use salted butter or unsalted butter.
How to Make Stuffed French Toast Roll Ups
Here are step-by-step instructions on how to make French toast roll ups.
- Remove the crust from each slice of bread. Roll each slice of bread flat with a rolling pin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Spread the filling on each slice of bread.
- Sprinkle strawberries along the bottom of each piece of bread.
- Roll each slice of bread tightly, starting with the strawberry end. The cream cheese filling will seal the edges as you roll.
- Brush melted butter on the entire outside of each roll.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Dip and roll each roll up into the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Bake in oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Can you freeze French toast roll ups?
Yes you can freeze French toast roll ups. They make a great make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings or holiday prep.
To freeze, make them according to directions. Cool. Then wrap and seal in an airtight container. Thaw completely when ready to recook them. Then reheat in oven at 350 until warm all the way through.
What fillings can you use in baked French toast roll ups?
While the strawberry cream cheese is a popular filling for baked French toast roll ups, there are other tasty options to try. Here are some suggestions:
- Nutella on its own or swap out cream cheese with Nutella and add your favorite fruit
- Your favorite fruit jam and cream cheese
- Bananas
- Peanut butter
- Cookie butter
- Marshmallow fluff
If you liked this stuffed french toast roll up recipe, please leave me a comment and tell me how it went. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.
Also post your picture of your roll ups on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!
📖 Recipe
Stuffed French Toast Roll Ups with Strawberry Cream Cheese
Ingredients
- 20 white bread slices
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 ½ cup strawberries diced small
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Remove the crust from each slice of bread. Roll each slice of bread flat with a rolling pin.20 white bread slices
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.8 ounces cream cheese, ¾ cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Spread the filling on each slice of bread.
- Sprinkle strawberries along the bottom of each piece of bread.1 ½ cup strawberries
- Roll each slice of bread tightly starting with the strawberry end. The cream cheese filling will seal the edges as you roll.
- Brush melted butter on the entire outside of each roll.¼ cup melted butter
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Dip and roll each roll-up into the cinnamon and sugar mixture.1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Bake in oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve.
Brandy S Schall says
Can't wait to try these
Teresa says
These were so easy and so yummy!! Wonder if you could use blueberries, cherries or peaches? Oh my the possibilities!
Rita DeOliveira says
These were amazing! Easy to make, excellent flavor. I used apricot-pineapple preserves (Trappist brand), and they were a huge hit! Easy and affordable, too.
Jan masom says
If I want to make these in a m before p m party what is best way to store them. Or can they be made night before?
Katie says
You can make these roll-ups hours ahead. To reheat them, place them on a sheet pan and bake them in a 350 degrees oven for about 5-8 minutes or until warm.
Janet says
Love Love Love these Strawberry Cream Cheese Roll Ups! They are a holiday favorite.
Platter Talk says
Another great idea that my kids would love to make. I can see them eating them before the served at the table- lol. Love the ease of prep and the delicious user friendly ingredients.