This deliciously decadent stuffed Hawaiian roll French toast is perfect for your next brunch or special occasion.
It doesn’t get any better than Hawaiian rolls stuffed with a cream cheese filling and dusted with powdered sugar!
Hawaiian Roll French Toast
Is there anything better than French toast for brunch?! YES! And it’s STUFFED Hawaiian roll French toast. You’re going to love this stuffed Hawaiian roll French toast that is perfectly sweet and decadent. Plus, it serves a crowd, making it a great dish to pass at your next brunch.
We’ll walk you through how to make this stuffed French toast as well as a few serving suggestions to round out your breakfast.
why you’ll love it!
Easily doubled or tripled to serve a large crowd.
Made and served in a casserole dish.
The whole family will love it!
Featured Ingredients
- Hawaiian rolls
- Cream cheese
- Whole milk
- Egg yolks
- Vanilla extract
- Ground cinnamon
- Ground nutmeg
- Butter
How to soften cream cheese
Looking for a quick method to soften cream cheese? Check out our post – How to Soften Cream Cheese – 4 Ways! Here you’ll learn 4 unique (and quick!) methods to soften cream cheese to the perfect amount for baking and cooking.
How to Make Hawaiian Roll French Toast
Prepare Hawaiian rolls
Grease a 9×13-inch pan with the butter and place the Hawaiian rolls into the dish.
Using the end of a spatula, or your finger, push a hole in the center of each roll.
Prepare French Toast mixture
Mix the whole milk, egg yolks, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl, and pour it over the rolls.
Stuff French Toast
Place the cream cheese into a small bowl. Using a hand mixer, whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
Transfer the cream cheese to a piping bag. Pipe 1-2 tablespoons into the center of each roll.
Let set
Cover with plastic wrap or tinfoil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. There will still be some liquid in the baking dish after.
Bake & Enjoy!
Bake for 30 minutes at 350℉.
Allow the French toast to rest for 10 minutes before serving. Dust with powdered sugar, and enjoy!
Top Tips for Hawaiian Roll French Toast
Make sure the cream cheese is room temperature: it will be really hard to whip the cream cheese and then pipe it into the Hawaiian rolls if it’s not room temperature.
Add a berry flavor: want to flavor your cream cheese filling? Just add 2 tablespoons of your favorite jam before whipping the cream cheese. Yum!
Overnight is best: this Hawaiian stuffed French toast is best when you let it set overnight. The Hawaiian rolls will soak up all the French toast liquid — it’s just that perfect.
Toppings for Hawaiian Roll French Toast
Now that you’ve whipped up a perfect batch of Hawaiian roll French toast, it’s time to top it with even more deliciousness. We recommend:
- Drizzle of maple syrup, of course!
- Fresh berries
- Peanut butter
- Walnuts or pecans
- Powdered sugar
Serving Suggestions
Round out the perfect brunch with any of the following recipes we have here on The Cheese Knees or our sister site, Fit Foodie Finds:
Storage
Got leftover stuffed French toast? Let it cool completely and store in the casserole dish you baked in, or transfer to an airtight container. Seal and refrigerate for up to 3-5 days.
Stuffed Hawaiian Roll French Toast
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 12 ct. Hawaiian rolls
- 1 cup whole milk
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 oz. cream cheese room temperature
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch pan with the butter and place the Hawaiian rolls into the dish. Using the end of a spatula, or your finger, push a hole in the center of each roll. Set aside.
- Mix the whole milk, egg yolks, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl. Pour it over the rolls.
- Place the cream cheese into a small bowl. Using a hand mixer, whip the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Transfer the cream cheese to a piping bag. Pipe 1-2 tablespoons into the center of each roll.
- Cover with plastic wrap or tinfoil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. There will still be some liquid in the baking dish after.
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Bake for 30 minutes. Allow the bake to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Tips & Notes
- Mix in 2 tablespoons of your favorite jam with the cream cheese.
