Strawberry Cream Cheese Roll Ups (Print version)
Crispy bread rolls with creamy strawberry filling.
# What goes in:
→ 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
# Cooking steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, 2 tbsp sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
02 - Use a rolling pin to flatten each bread slice until thin and pliable.
03 - Spread about 1 tbsp of the cream cheese-strawberry mixture over each bread slice, leaving a small border. Roll up each 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 golden brown and crisp on all sides (about 6-8 minutes).
08 - Serve warm, dusted with extra cinnamon sugar if desired.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- The contrast between warm toasted bread and cool fruity filling is simply addictive.
- It comes together in minutes but tastes like a fancy pastry from a bakery.
02 -
- Do not overfill the bread or the filling will ooze out while cooking.
- Keep the heat at medium to prevent the sugar from burning before the bread is crisp.
03 -
- Use day old bread for easier rolling without tearing.
- Let the roll ups cool for just a minute so the filling sets slightly.