Cinnamon Roll French Toast (Made With Refrigerated Dough)
"One of my favorites, and easy to make too!"
Original is 7 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (225.2 g)
- Calories 713.3
- Total Fat - 43 g
- Saturated Fat - 9.4 g
- Cholesterol - 258.2 mg
- Sodium - 630.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 70.4 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.1 g
- Sugars - 36.7 g
- Protein - 15.1 g
- Calcium - 148.7 mg
- Iron - 3.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.5 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Heat oven to 375 degrees F; pour 1/3 cup melted butter into ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
Step 2
Separate both cans of dough into 16 rolls; set icing aside.
Step 3
Cut each roll into 8 pieces; place pieces over butter in dish.
Step 4
In medium bowl beat eggs, then beat in heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla until well blended; gently pour over roll pieces.
Step 5
Sprinkle with pecans; drizzle with 1 cup maple syrup.
Step 6
Bake for 20 to 28 minutes or until golden brown; cool 15 minutes.
Step 7
Meanwhile remove covers from icing; microwave on medium (50%) for 10 to 15 seconds or until drizzling consistency; drizzle icing over top.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- For best results, use a high-quality butter and heavy cream.
- If you don't have pecans or walnuts, you can use any other type of nut you like.
- Instead of butter, use coconut oil for a vegan-friendly option. The benefit of this substitution is that it offers a healthier alternative for those following a plant-based diet.
- Instead of heavy cream, use almond milk for a lighter option. The benefit of this substitution is that it reduces the fat content of the recipe, making it a more health-conscious choice.
Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Roll French Toast Separate both cans of dough into 16 rolls and set icing aside. Cut each roll into 8 pieces and place pieces over butter in dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips over the pieces. In medium bowl beat eggs, then beat in heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla until well blended; gently pour over roll pieces. Sprinkle with pecans; drizzle with 1 cup maple syrup. Bake for 20 to 28 minutes or until golden brown; cool 15 minutes. Meanwhile remove covers from icing; microwave on medium (50%) for 10 to 15 seconds or until drizzling consistency; drizzle icing over top.
Fruit Salad: A light and refreshing fruit salad is the perfect accompaniment to this decadent Cinnamon Roll French Toast. The sweetness of the fruit salad will balance out the richness of the French Toast, and the crunch of the pecans in the French Toast will contrast nicely with the softness of the fruit.
Maple-Glazed Bacon: Maple-glazed bacon is a delicious addition to this Cinnamon Roll French Toast. The salty and smoky bacon will add another layer of flavor to the French Toast, and the sweetness of the maple glaze will complement the cinnamon in the French Toast perfectly. The added crunch of the bacon will also provide a nice contrast to the softness of the French Toast.
FAQ
Q: How long should I bake Cinnamon Roll French Toast?
A: Bake for 20 to 28 minutes or until golden brown.
Q: How much sugar should I add to Cinnamon Roll French Toast?
A: Add 1/4 cup of sugar to the egg mixture before coating the cinnamon rolls.
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Fun facts:
The French toast recipe is said to have originated from ancient Rome, where they would soak stale bread in milk and eggs and fry it in oil or butter.
The famous singer Taylor Swift is known to be a fan of cinnamon rolls. In fact, she even mentioned it in her song “You Belong With Me”, singing “I sneak out and drive, classic FM on the radio.”