Description
🍞 Transform leftover cinnamon rolls into an indulgent breakfast that’s crispy on the outside and custardy on the inside
🥛 Perfect weekend brunch treat that combines the best of cinnamon rolls and French toast in one delicious bite
Ingredients
– 5 leftover baked and cooled cinnamon rolls
– 4 large eggs
– 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream or whole milk
– 1 tablespoon (12.5 g) granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter for cooking
– Maple syrup to taste
– Powdered sugar for dusting
– Fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or bananas
– Brown sugar a sprinkle for added sweetness
– Cream cheese glaze as desired
– Nutella for a chocolatey twist
– Whipped cream to top it off
Instructions
1-First, take your 5 leftover baked and cooled cinnamon rolls and slice each one in half horizontally. In a large bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/2 cup (120 ml) of heavy cream or whole milk, 1 tablespoon (12.5 g) granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon until smooth. This custard mixture coats the cinnamon rolls perfectly, soaking in all that flavor.
2-Next, dip each halved cinnamon roll into the egg mixture, making sure both sides are evenly coated. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons (28 g) of unsalted butter to melt. Place the coated rolls in the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and slightly crisp.
3-Once done, serve warm with your choice of toppings like fresh fruit or maple syrup. This yields about 5 servings, making it great for sharing. For more ideas on breakfast dishes, explore our ham and cheese hash brown casserole.
Notes
🍞 Use day-old cinnamon rolls for best results – they’ll absorb the custard mixture better without falling apart
🥚 Don’t soak the cinnamon rolls too long in the egg mixture or they’ll become soggy – just a quick dip is perfect
🍁 For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the egg mixture along with the cinnamon
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll half
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 180
Keywords: cinnamon roll french toast, sweet spiced flavor, breakfast recipe, leftover cinnamon rolls