Get ready to transform ordinary bread into an extraordinary dessert that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight! These Baked Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll Ups are the ultimate sweet treat that combines the creamy richness of cream cheese, the warm embrace of cinnamon, and a crispy golden exterior that will have everyone begging for seconds. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or that midnight craving, these roll ups are about to become your new obsession - so easy to make, yet so incredibly delicious that they'll look like you spent hours in the kitchen!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 roll ups
Ingredients
- 6 slices of bread, crusts removed
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Using a rolling pin, carefully flatten each slice of bread until it becomes thin and uniform, ensuring no wrinkles or thick spots remain.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and mix until smooth and well-blended.
- In a separate small bowl, mix ground cinnamon with the remaining granulated sugar to create a cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Spread a generous layer of the cream cheese mixture evenly across each flattened bread slice, covering almost to the edges.
- Carefully roll each bread slice tightly from one end to the other, creating a compact roll-up.
- Dip each roll-up in melted butter, ensuring complete coverage, then immediately roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Place the coated roll-ups seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight space between each one.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and crispy on the exterior.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.
- Dust the warm roll-ups with powdered sugar using a fine mesh sifter for an elegant finish.
- Serve warm and enjoy the creamy, sweet, and cinnamon-spiced treat immediately.
Tips
- Use day-old white bread for the best texture and easier rolling
- Ensure cream cheese is completely softened for smooth spreading
- Roll the bread slices tightly to prevent unraveling during baking
- Don't skip the butter dip - it creates a crispy, golden exterior
- Use a fine mesh sifter for an even, elegant powdered sugar dusting
- Serve immediately while warm for the best taste and texture
- For extra richness, use full-fat cream cheese
- If bread is too soft, briefly refrigerate before rolling to make handling easier
- Use a non-stick baking sheet or parchment paper to prevent sticking
- Let roll-ups cool for 5 minutes before serving to allow filling to set
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 45mg
