Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll-Ups Recipe
Overview:
🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
👨👩👧👦 Recipe Yield: 16 roll ups
🍽️ Recipe Category: Breads
🔍 Keywords: Dessert, Cheese, Canadian, Scandinavian, European, Kid Friendly, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy, Inexpensive
Description:
I stumbled upon these delightful Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll-Ups in a magazine, and they quickly became a family favorite. They offer a delightful twist on traditional desserts, blending creamy richness with a hint of cinnamon sweetness. Not only are they a treat for the taste buds, but they’re also incredibly easy to make, making them perfect for whipping up on a whim. Plus, they’re versatile—try adding a dollop of pineapple or apricot jam for an extra burst of flavor!
Ingredients:
- 1 package cream cheese
- 8 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 stick butter
- 16 slices bread
Instructions:
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Flatten the Bread: Start by gently flattening each slice of bread using a rolling pin. This helps create a uniform thickness, making it easier to roll up later.
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Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, egg yolk, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. This luscious mixture will be the filling for our roll-ups, adding a rich and indulgent flavor.
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Prepare the Cinnamon Sugar Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon until well combined. This fragrant mixture will coat our roll-ups, giving them that irresistible hint of cinnamon sweetness.
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Assemble the Roll-Ups: Spread about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture evenly onto each slice of flattened bread. Roll up the bread tightly, enclosing the cream cheese filling inside.
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Coat in Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: Melt the stick of butter in a shallow dish. Dip each rolled-up bread in the melted butter, ensuring it’s fully coated. Next, roll the butter-coated bread in the cinnamon sugar mixture, ensuring an even coating on all sides.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the coated roll-ups on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them apart slightly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
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Serve and Enjoy: Once baked to perfection, remove the roll-ups from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. These delectable treats are best enjoyed warm, with their creamy center and crisp, cinnamon-sugar exterior.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 266.3
- Fat Content: 14.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 50.3mg
- Sodium Content: 274.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 31.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 19.1g
- Protein Content: 3.2g
Tips and Variations:
- Jam Additions: For a fruity twist, try adding a dollop of pineapple or apricot jam to the cream cheese mixture before rolling up the bread.
- Serve with Sauce: These roll-ups are delicious on their own, but you can elevate them even further by serving them with a side of warm chocolate sauce or fruit compote for dipping.
- Make-Ahead Option: Prepare the roll-ups ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator until ready to bake. This makes them perfect for entertaining or as a make-ahead breakfast option for busy mornings.
- Customize the Flavor: Get creative with the flavors by adding a dash of vanilla extract or almond extract to the cream cheese mixture for an extra layer of complexity.
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy cheese and cinnamon sweetness with these irresistible Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll-Ups. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet snack any time of day, these roll-ups are sure to become a staple in your recipe collection!
