Rolled French Toast Wreath

Shake Up Your Holidays with a Rolled French Toast Wreath!

Start a new holiday tradition this year with this delicious Rolled French Toast Wreath! This finger food is a fun twist on a holiday classic, which means you can gather your family around the holiday table and feel confident that you’ll please everyone.

A Seasonal Spin

French toast is a favorite in households across America. With a touch of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, this Rolled French Toast Wreath is sure to give your family all the fuel they need for celebrating the Wonder of the season! Plus, the rolled wreath shape allows folks around the table to pick and choose portions without pouring syrup over the whole thing, keeping any leftovers fresh for the following morning!

You’ll Need:

• 36 slices Wonder® Classic White Bread

• 12 oz softened cream cheese

• 1/3 cup granulated sugar, divided, plus 2 tbsp

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• 1/4 cup blueberry preserves (or jam)

• 1/4 cup strawberry preserves (or jam)

• 1/4 cup raspberry preserves (or jam)

• 3/4 cup heavy cream

• 1 cup whole milk

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar

• 3 eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

• 5 tsp ground cinnamon, divided

Follow these steps:

1.     Preheat the oven to 350° F. Stack two pieces of bread on top of each other and use a rolling pin to flatten. Trim the crusts, then separate the individual slices. Repeat with the remaining bread.

2.     In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and lemon zest. Mix well. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, nutmeg, and 2 tsp of cinnamon. Set aside.

3.     Use a spatula to spread about 2 tsp of cream cheese mixture across a slice of flattened bread. Top with 1 tsp of strawberry preserves. Repeat with remaining bread for blueberry and raspberry preserves.

4.     Tightly roll each slice of bread and place seam-side down so they stay closed.

5.     In a small bowl, mix together 2 remaining tbsp of granulated sugar and the remaining 3 tsp of cinnamon.

6.     Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set a 3-inch wide bowl in the center of the pan. Dip each roll-up in the custard, allowing any excess to drip off. Arrange 12 roll-ups around the bowl on the prepared baking sheet. Brush all over with custard and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar. Repeat with remaining roll-ups, then remove the bowl from center of the ring.

7.     Bake Rolled French Toast Wreath for 22-25 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven, then replace bowl in the center of the wreath and fill with maple syrup. Enjoy!