Description
Elevate your breakfast with this delicious Hawaiian Roll French Toast! Soak sweet rolls in a cinnamon-vanilla custard, then pan-fry for a warm, pillowy texture. Perfectly sweet and creamy, this recipe combines the unique flavor of Hawaiian rolls with classic French toast techniques. Serve with maple syrup and berries for a show-stopping brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or skim)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for the skillet)
- Maple syrup (for serving)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh berries (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rolls: Slice the Hawaiian rolls horizontally and set aside.
- Make the Custard Mixture: Whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Soak the Rolls: Dip each roll half in the custard, ensuring even coating and a short soak.
- Heat the Skillet: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat until bubbling.
- Cook the Rolls: Pan-fry soaked rolls cut-side down for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Top with maple syrup, powdered sugar, and berries. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh Hawaiian rolls for optimal sweetness and softness.
- Extend soak time for deeper custard flavor.
- Maintain consistent medium heat to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: Hawaiian Rolls,French Toast,Breakfast,Brunch,Cinnamon,Vanilla,Berries,Custard