Strawberry Cream Cheese Roll Ups (Printable)
Creamy strawberry-filled bread rolls, toasted golden with cinnamon sugar coating.
# What You'll Need:
→ Filling
01 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 tbsp granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
04 - 3.5 oz fresh strawberries, finely diced
→ Roll Ups
05 - 6 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
→ Coating
07 - 3 tbsp granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
# Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, 2 tbsp sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
02 - Flatten each slice of bread with a rolling pin to make it thin and pliable.
03 - Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese-strawberry mixture over each bread slice, leaving a small border. Roll up each bread slice tightly.
04 - Brush all sides of the roll ups lightly with melted butter.
05 - In a shallow bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
06 - Roll each buttered roll up in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.
07 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Place roll ups seam-side down and cook, turning occasionally, until all sides are golden brown and crisp (about 6-8 minutes).
08 - Serve warm, dusted with extra cinnamon sugar if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in minutes but tastes like a fancy pastry from a bakery.
- The crispy, buttery outside contrasts perfectly with the cool, creamy strawberry filling.
02 -
- Do not overfill the bread or the cream cheese will melt out while cooking.
- Seam side down in the pan helps keep them from unraveling.
03 -
- Use a rimmed baking sheet to catch the sugar when coating to keep your counter clean.
- If the skillet gets too hot, the sugar will burn, so adjust the heat as needed.