These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll Ups are great for breakfast, or as a sweet after-dinner treat filled with cream cheese and covered with cinnamon. Because they are quick and easy to make (with only a handful of ingredients), it’s easy to make as a snack when unexpected guests arrive.
If you don’t have a sweet tooth, you can easily adapt the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll Ups and make them savory. Perfect for a quick snack when you have cravings. Next time you want churros, but don’t want to go through the effort, try these cream cheese churro roll-ups.
If you have kids at home, why not get them involved? The recipe is easy enough for kids, just make sure you supervise the baking step! They are so delicious, you’ll want to eat all of them in one go!
These Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll Ups are delicious when made as the recipe states, but feel free to add variations to your liking.
You can add miniature chocolate chips or chopped pecan nuts to the filling.
You can also use other types of bread (like brown bread or whole wheat bread).
For more flavors of fall, add a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
For an apple pie flavor, add apple sauce to the cream cheese filling.
The Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll Ups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Just make sure to place it in a Ziploc baggie or airtight container.
You can also freeze them in an airtight plastic bag or contain for up to 3 months. They taste best when reheated in the oven.
To reheat the Cinnamon Cream Cheese Roll Ups, place them in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or in the oven at 325°F/160°C.
Making these cinnamon cream cheese roll ups is easier than you may think. First, cut off the crusts from each bread slice and use a rolling pin to flatten each slice.
In a bowl, mix the cream cheese with powdered sugar. Spread a tablespoon of mixture on one side of the bread slice. Carefully roll up the bread slice, starting from the side spread with the cream cheese mixture.
Dip in butter and cover in cinnamon sugar. Bake at 180°C/350°F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Use this recipe to make a quick, savory snack. Preheat your oven to 18°0C/350°F.
Cut off the crusts from each bread slice.
Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice.
Mix cream cheese with powdered sugar.
Spread a tbsp of mixture on one side of the bread slice.
Carefully roll up the bread slice, starting from the side spread with the cream cheese mixture.
Dip in butter and cover in crumbs.
Bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve and enjoy!