Description
Hawaiian roll french toast is soft, buttery, and perfectly sweet with a golden caramelized exterior.
These fluffy sweet rolls soak up cinnamon vanilla custard and cook until crispy on the outside and tender inside.
An easy brunch recipe perfect for holidays, weekends, and family breakfasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package 12 count Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons butter for cooking
Instructions
- 1. Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally.
- 2. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3. Dip rolls into custard coating evenly.
- 4. Heat butter in skillet over medium heat.
- 5. Place rolls cut-side down in skillet.
- 6. Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden.
- 7. Transfer to plate and repeat with remaining rolls.
- 8. Serve warm with syrup or toppings.
Notes
- Do not oversoak rolls to prevent sogginess.
- Cook over medium heat for even browning.
- Use nonstick skillet for best results.
- Add nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Store refrigerated up to 3 days.
- Reheat in toaster oven for crisp texture.
- Freeze up to 1 month if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pieces
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: hawaiian roll french toast, sweet roll french toast, brunch recipe, easy breakfast