Description
Delight in these Cream Cheese Churro Rollups, a fun and easy treat perfect for any time of day. Soft white bread is flattened and filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture, then rolled, dipped in butter, coated with cinnamon sugar, and baked until golden and crispy. This dessert offers the cozy flavors of churros wrapped up in a convenient, bite-sized rollup.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coating
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
Bread
- 8 slices white bread, crusts removed
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well using a spoon or an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Mix cinnamon sugar: In a shallow bowl wide enough to dip the bread slices, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Prepare melted butter: In another shallow bowl, melt the butter and keep it ready for dipping the rollups later.
- Flatten bread slices: Using a rolling pin, flatten each slice of white bread to create a thin base for the filling.
- Spread filling: Place about a heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on each flattened bread slice and spread it evenly over the surface.
- Roll the bread: Carefully roll each slice tightly from one end to the other to encase the cream cheese filling inside.
- Coat rollups: Dip each roll into the melted butter, ensuring full coverage, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Arrange and bake: Place the coated rollups onto the prepared baking sheet spaced slightly apart, and bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crisp on the edges.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature as a delicious snack or dessert.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing.
- Removing the crusts helps the bread roll up neatly without cracking.
- For extra crispiness, you can brush the rollups with additional butter halfway through baking.
- These rollups are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Experiment with different types of bread like brioche or challah for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cream cheese churro rollups, cinnamon sugar rollups, easy dessert, baked rollups, sweet snack
