Description
These Peanut Butter Cup French Toast Rolls are a decadent twist on classic French toast, featuring soft white bread rolled around melted peanut butter cups. Lightly dipped in a cinnamon-vanilla egg batter and pan-fried to golden perfection, these rolls make a deliciously indulgent breakfast or dessert treat perfect for peanut butter and chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Rolls
- 8 slices soft white bread, crusts removed
- 8 mini peanut butter cups (or chopped full-size peanut butter cups)
Egg Mixture
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Cooking & Garnish
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for frying)
- Powdered sugar or chocolate syrup for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Flatten the Bread: Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice of bread gently. This makes the bread easier to roll and helps it hold its shape during cooking.
- Fill and Roll: Place one mini peanut butter cup (or a small spoonful of chopped peanut butter cups) at one end of the flattened bread slice. Roll the bread up tightly around the candy, sealing the edges by pressing them together to prevent the filling from leaking.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and combined. This mixture will coat the rolls and give them that classic French toast flavor.
- Heat the Pan: Heat the butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until melted and slightly bubbling, ready for frying the rolls.
- Dip the Rolls: Dip each peanut butter cup roll into the egg mixture, ensuring all sides are thoroughly coated. Place each roll seam-side down in the preheated skillet to help keep them sealed while cooking.
- Cook Evenly: Fry the rolls for about 2 to 3 minutes per side, gently turning them to brown all sides evenly and cook through. The exterior should become golden and slightly crispy while the peanut butter melts inside.
- Finish and Garnish: Remove the cooked rolls from the pan and, if desired, roll them in granulated sugar for a sweet crust. Garnish with a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate syrup before serving warm for the best taste experience.
Notes
- For easy rolling, make sure bread is flattened evenly and edges are sealed well to prevent filling leaks.
- Use mini peanut butter cups for perfect portion size; if using full-size, chop finely to fit.
- Optional sugar coating adds extra sweetness and texture.
- Serve immediately for best taste and texture; leftovers can be reheated gently in a skillet.
- Substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
- Adjust cinnamon and vanilla to taste for more pronounced flavor.
