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Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Use day-old bread for best results - it soaks up the custard without falling apart

If your bread is fresh, lightly toast it before using to dry it out slightly

For extra cinnamon roll flavor, add a pinch of cardamom to your cinnamon-sugar mixture

Don't rush the cooking process - medium heat ensures the center cooks through without burning the cinnamon-sugar coating

The cream cheese glaze can be made ahead and gently reheated when ready to serve

For a make-ahead option, prepare the egg mixture and cinnamon-sugar coating the night before

Thick-cut bread works best, aim for slices that are at least 3/4-inch thick

Keep finished slices warm in a 200°F oven while you cook the remaining batches

If the cinnamon-sugar starts to clump from moisture, simply make a fresh batch halfway through

For a special touch, add 1/2 teaspoon of orange zest to the egg mixture

Cinnamon Roll French Toast

Name: Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings (8 slices)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the French Toast Base:; 8 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread (day-old works best); 4 large eggs; 1 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; For the Cream Cheese Glaze:; 4 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 3-4 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; For Cooking and Serving:; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, for the griddle; Maple syrup, for serving (optional); Fresh berries, for serving (optional); Chopped nuts, for garnish (optional); Equipment:; Shallow baking dish for egg mixture; Griddle or large skillet; Mixing bowls; Whisk; Plates for cinnamon sugar mixture; Spatula

This Ultimate Cinnamon Roll French Toast combines the warm, spicy comfort of cinnamon rolls with the rich decadence of classic French toast. Each thick slice of bread is soaked in a vanilla-scented custard, then coated in a cinnamon-sugar mixture before being griddled to golden perfection. The result is a breakfast treat with a caramelized cinnamon crust and a tender, custardy interior. Topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze that melts into all the nooks and crannies, this dish brings the beloved flavors of cinnamon rolls to your breakfast table without the hours of proofing and baking. Perfect for holiday mornings, weekend brunches, or anytime you want to treat your family to something special, this show-stopping breakfast transforms simple ingredients into an unforgettable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

20 Minutes

Total Time

35 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the French Toast Base:

8 slices thick-cut brioche or challah bread (day-old works best)

4 large eggs

1 cup whole milk

1/4 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

4 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

3-4 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Cooking and Serving:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, for the griddle

Maple syrup, for serving (optional)

Fresh berries, for serving (optional)

Chopped nuts, for garnish (optional)

Equipment:

Shallow baking dish for egg mixture

Griddle or large skillet

Mixing bowls

Whisk

Plates for cinnamon sugar mixture

Spatula

Instructions

In a shallow baking dish, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.

In a separate plate, mix together granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.

For the cream cheese glaze, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth and pourable. Set aside.

Preheat a griddle or large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of butter and let it melt and coat the surface.

Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, allowing it to soak for about 30 seconds per side for thicker bread.

After soaking, press each side of the bread into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating it completely.

Place the coated bread on the preheated griddle and cook until golden brown and caramelized, about 3-4 minutes per side. Add more butter to the griddle as needed between batches.

Transfer the cooked French toast to serving plates. Drizzle generously with the cream cheese glaze while still warm.

Serve immediately with additional maple syrup, fresh berries, or chopped nuts if desired.

Cinnamon Roll French Toast

JUE

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