π Pumpkin Pie French Toast Roll-Ups are the perfect cozy breakfast treat β soft bread rolled around a creamy pumpkin filling, dipped in egg batter, pan-fried until golden, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Imagine pumpkin pie meets French toast in a handheld form!
π½οΈ Pumpkin Pie French Toast Roll-Ups
π Prep Time: 15 minutes
β±οΈ Cook Time: 10 minutes
π¦ Makes: 8β10 roll-ups
π Ingredients
For the Filling:
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Β½ cup canned pumpkin puree
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3 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 tbsp brown sugar
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Β½ tsp pumpkin pie spice (or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger)
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Optional: Β½ tsp vanilla extract
For the Roll-Ups:
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8β10 slices sandwich bread (soft white or brioche works best)
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2 eggs
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ΒΌ cup milk
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1 tsp sugar (optional)
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Butter, for frying
For the Coating:
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ΒΌ cup sugar
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1 tsp cinnamon
π©βπ³ Instructions
πΉ 1. Prepare the Filling
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In a bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, cream cheese, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla until smooth.
πΉ 2. Prep the Bread
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Cut the crusts off each slice of bread.
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Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice.
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Spread 1β2 teaspoons of pumpkin filling along one end of the bread.
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Roll it up tightly and place seam-side down.
πΉ 3. Make the Egg Mixture
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In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and sugar (if using).
πΉ 4. Dip and Cook
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Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a bit of butter.
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Dip each roll-up into the egg mixture, coating all sides.
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Cook in the skillet until golden brown on all sides (about 2β3 minutes per side).
πΉ 5. Cinnamon-Sugar Coating
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Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
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Roll the hot French toast roll-ups in the cinnamon sugar to coat.
π― Optional Add-ons:
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Serve with maple syrup, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Add mini chocolate chips or chopped pecans to the filling for extra flavor and texture.
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