Hawaiian Roll French Toast: Soft Custard with Golden Butter Crust
By Liam Carter
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Soaking Hawaiian rolls in custard gives them a breakfast-friendly flavor. Hawaiian roll French toast has a custard-like texture inside and a buttery, brown crust. Hawaiian roll French toast has a sweet and savory flavor with some spiciness. You can serve Hawaiian roll French toast casually to family and friends or on other weekends.
Including King's Hawaiian rolls in this recipe gives French toast a sweet twist. This recipe calls for typical household items for both the custard mixture and preparation steps. Suggestions are offered to prevent the rolls from absorbing too much custard mixture and help ensure a custardy center.
When baking rolls, check for a golden color and other signs of doneness. Bake rolls longer if they are undercooked to help them set. Avoid adding too much liquid to the rolls to prevent crumbling while baking.
Serve these rolls warm with maple syrup and powdered sugar or other fruit toppings for a colorful presentation. Leftover rolls can be refrigerated for up to three days and reheated in the toaster oven or on the stovetop. These rolls work well for weekday breakfasts and maintain their quality when refrigerated.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Ingredients add sweetness and custard to rolls. The final dish is a soft, tasty breakfast food that may be familiar to many diners. Suitable for traditional breakfast service.
- The basic cooking method for this dish is appropriate for beginners and can help them impress family members.
- King's Hawaiian rolls provide sweetness that complements the spices and other flavors in the dish and appeal to a younger audience.
- Cooking at medium-low heat helps brown the exterior of the food and fully cook the custard. This prevents an undercooked custard with a browned exterior.
- Leftovers can be reheated. This recipe is a convenient option for busy weekday mornings when you want a crunchy texture.
- Save 30 minutes of prep time by ordering, ready in about 30 minutes, and enjoying more time with family and friends having a relaxed brunch.
Ingredients
- •12 rolls King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls
- •4 large eggs
- •½ cup heavy cream
- •¼ cup whole milk
- •1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- •1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- •½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- •¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- 1
Slice the block of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally to create top and bottom slabs, or pull apart and slice each roll individually.
- 2
In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until fully combined.
- 3
Heat a large non-stick skillet or griddle over medium-low heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
- 4
Dip each roll slice into the custard, allowing it to soak for 10-15 seconds per side without becoming over-saturated.
- 5
Place the soaked rolls onto the skillet in a single layer.
- 6
Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until deep golden brown and the custard is set through the center.
- 7
Add remaining butter to the pan as needed for subsequent batches.
- 8
Serve immediately with maple syrup, powdered sugar, or fresh berries.
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Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
450
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