Cinnamon Roll French Toast

This Cinnamon Roll-inspired French Toast is the perfect breakfast (or dessert) when you’re craving cinnamon rolls but don’t wanna spend more than ten minutes in the kitchen. Bonus points: It’s made with the simplest ingredients and is easy enough for a cooking novice!

If you know me, you know that I love cinnamon rolls and I love making cinnamon roll-inspired desserts. I mean, it’s truly the best dessert ever created, so why shouldn’t I create more like it?

If you’re wondering, here are some of the cinnamon roll-inspired recipes I have made (so far).

• Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
• Cinnamon Roll Cake
• Cinnamon Roll Molten Cake

And of course, I have also made REAL cinnamon rolls, and trust me, they taste better than any store-bought cinnamon roll you have tried. You can make them at home too with the help of my Cinnamon Roll guide.

So one fine morning I was craving a cinnamon roll but of course, I was lazy. So I thought, how can I make something that will satisfy my cinnamon roll craving quickly? That’s when it clicked me – Cinnamon Roll French Toast!

It’s quick and simple and literally takes 15 minutes to make, what could be better?

The recipe is super simple, all you need to make is the simple cinnamon butter filling and the French Toast batter (or custard). No fancy equipment required! Let me show you how to make it.

Cinnamon Butter Filling

The cinnamon butter filling is basically the same thing as a regular cinnamon roll filling, except that it’s turned into a stable paste so that it does not melt away while being cooked. It’s made with only five ingredients – softened butter, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt.

To make the cinnamon filling, place all the ingredients in a bowl and mix with a spatula until everything is combined and you have a thick paste-like consistency.

Make sure the butter is softened at room temperature, not melted, to get the perfect consistency.

French Toast Custard

I don’t there there is any other recipe that’s as simple as the custard for French Toast. Just add the ingredients – eggs, milk, brown sugar, and vanilla, in a bowl and whisk until combined.

I used two slices of simple white sandwich bread to make the French Toast, but you can also use a thick slice of brioche and pipe the filling in between the slice, similar to the method I use for my Creme Brûlée French Toast, if you are feeling fancy.

I find this method simpler and more accessible, but you do you!

To assemble, spread a thick (and I mean THICK) layer of the cinnamon butter on one of the slices, then place the other slice on top and press it down gently to make sure that both slices are stuck together.

Now heat the pan on medium-low flame and add the ghee or butter. While that heats, place the sandwich into the egg custard and soak it for a minute on both sides. Don’t soak it for too long or the bread will fall apart.

Now place the soaked bread sandwich into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes on both sides until golden brown. Top it with the icing sugar glaze and enjoy hot.

Simple, right? Perfect for times when you’re craving something delicious but don’t wanna spend a lot of time in the kitchen.

Ready to make the tastiest French Toast breakfast? Let’s go!

PS: I always measure ingredients in grams, never in cups. Using a measuring scale is the only way to bake accurately. Cups are unreliable and can give different measurements, so I suggest you buy a measuring scale before you start baking! If you can’t get your hands on one, you can use the online tools for converting grams into cups; however, I do not guarantee their accuracy.

If you like cinnamon, this will quickly become one of your favorite breakfast recipes.

If you give it a try, let me know how you liked it int he comments. And of course, share it with me on Instagram!

Until next time.