Description
This Cinnamon Roll French Toast recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic breakfast favorite. Featuring cinnamon swirl bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture and topped with a luscious cream cheese icing, it’s perfect for a cozy morning treat. Serve with optional maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for an indulgent start to your day.
Ingredients
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French Toast
- 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)
- 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 whole milk and vanilla extract, mixing well. Sprinkle in ground cinnamon and salt, whisking until combined and slightly frothy.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet or griddle over medium heat and add unsalted butter, allowing it to melt completely.
- Dip the bread slices: Dip each slice of cinnamon swirl bread into the egg mixture, coating both sides without soaking too long to avoid sogginess.
- Cook the French toast: Place the soaked bread slices on the preheated skillet, taking care not to overcrowd. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Keep warm: Transfer cooked French toast to a plate and keep warm in a low oven set around 200°F while finishing the remaining slices.
- Prepare the cream cheese icing: In a small mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and softened cream cheese. Add milk and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with a bit more milk if necessary.
- Serve: Stack slices of warm French toast on serving plates and drizzle generously with cream cheese icing. Add optional toppings like maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use cinnamon swirl bread for the best flavor, but any bread can work.
- Do not soak bread slices too long to prevent sogginess.
- Keeping cooked French toast warm in a low oven helps maintain texture before serving.
- Feel free to adjust icing thickness to your preference by adding more or less milk.
- Optional maple syrup, fresh fruit, or whipped cream enhance the dish if desired.
