Pumpkin French Toast Roll-Ups – A Warm, Cozy, Fall Breakfast Treat
There are breakfast recipes… and then there are fall breakfast recipes — the ones that fill your kitchen with cinnamon spice, feel warm and inviting, and taste like autumn wrapped in a blanket. Pumpkin French Toast Roll-Ups are exactly that kind of meal: soft, golden, cinnamon-sugar–coated little rolls filled with creamy pumpkin goodness. They’re warm, festive, and ridiculously delicious.
Imagine everything you love about French toast — custardy bread, cinnamon, vanilla, buttery crispness — but rolled into a fun, handheld treat stuffed with a sweet pumpkin cream filling. Each roll is pan-seared until golden, then tossed in cinnamon sugar while still warm so every inch is coated in sparkle and spice. Dip them in maple syrup, pumpkin butter, or whipped cream, and they might just become your new favorite fall breakfast.
These roll-ups are fun to make, even more fun to eat, and perfect for everything from slow Saturday mornings to Thanksgiving brunch to a special fall dessert. Kids love them, adults love them, and they disappear in minutes. They’re also surprisingly simple — no fancy ingredients, no special equipment, just a few pantry staples and a skillet.
The filling tastes like pumpkin pie meets cream cheese frosting… completely luscious. The outside gives you soft French toast texture with just the right amount of crisp. And when you dip them in warm maple syrup? Bliss.
Let’s make a batch of the coziest Pumpkin French Toast Roll-Ups you’ve ever tried.
Ingredients
Pumpkin Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup pumpkin purée
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
French Toast Coating:
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon-Sugar Dusting:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Roll-Ups:
- 8–10 slices of soft white bread, crusts removed
- 2–3 tablespoons butter for cooking
- Maple syrup for serving
Instructions
Make the Pumpkin Filling
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add pumpkin, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
- Mix until creamy and fully combined.
Prepare the Bread
- Trim crusts from bread slices.
- Use a rolling pin to flatten each slice thin.
Assemble the Roll-Ups
- Spread 1–2 teaspoons of pumpkin filling along one edge of each bread slice.
- Roll tightly and seal the seam by pressing gently.
Make the Egg Coating
- In a shallow dish, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Cook the Roll-Ups
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Dip each roll-up briefly in egg mixture, coating all sides.
- Cook roll-ups in the skillet, turning gently, until golden brown on each side.
Coat in Cinnamon Sugar
- Mix sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Roll warm French toast roll-ups in cinnamon sugar while hot.
Pumpkin French Toast Roll-Ups
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Mix pumpkin filling ingredients until smooth.
- Flatten bread slices and add pumpkin filling; roll tightly.
- Dip in egg mixture and cook in butter until golden.
- Roll in cinnamon sugar and serve warm.
Notes
Serve
- Serve immediately with warm maple syrup, whipped cream, or pumpkin butter.
Tips & Tricks
- Use very soft bread: It rolls without cracking.
- Don’t oversoak in egg: Quick dip prevents sogginess.
- Want them crispier? Add a minute more in the skillet or air-fry for 2 minutes.
- Make ahead: Assemble and refrigerate the roll-ups overnight; cook in the morning.
- Pumpkin spice version: Use ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice instead of individual spices.
Variations
- Pumpkin Nutella Roll-Ups: Add a thin layer of Nutella before the pumpkin filling.
- Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Roll-Ups: Increase cream cheese and add a splash of heavy cream.
- Glazed Roll-Ups: Drizzle with powdered sugar glaze instead of cinnamon sugar.
- Crispy Air Fryer Version: Air fry at 375°F for 5–6 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
- Warm maple syrup
- Whipped cream
- Powdered sugar
- Caramel sauce
- Fresh berries
- Hot coffee or chai
Storage
- Fridge: 3 days
- Freezer: 1 month (freeze before cooking)
- Reheat: Pan-sear or air fry to crisp back up
FAQ
Can I use whole wheat bread?
Yes, but white or brioche rolls more easily.
Can I prepare filling ahead of time?
Absolutely — keeps 3–4 days refrigerated.
Can I bake them instead of pan-frying?
Yes — bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
Are these good for kids?
They’re a huge kid favorite — soft, sweet, handheld.
History / Fun Facts
French toast traces back to ancient Rome, while modern roll-up variations became popular on social media as a fun, twisty breakfast treat. Adding pumpkin filling brings an autumn-inspired spin that tastes like a tiny portable pumpkin pie.
