Key Lime Stuffed Hawaiian Roll French Toast
Description
Sweet Hawaiian rolls are stuffed with a creamy key lime filling, dipped in a rich French toast batter, and griddled until perfectly golden brown. Finished with a tangy sweetened condensed milk drizzle and a sprinkle of fresh key lime zest, every bite delivers the perfect balance of buttery, creamy, sweet, and citrusy flavors. It's an easy yet impressive brunch recipe that tastes like dessert for breakfast and is guaranteed to brighten any morning.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Break apart rolls and cut a hole in the top of each one. Use your finger to widen the hole. Add key lime filling to a bag and pipe in to each roll - do not overfill.
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In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, salt, key lime zest, and cinnamon.
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Heat the griddle to medium-low heat (around 325°F). Add butter and spread evenly across the cooking surface.
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Quickly dip each stuffed roll into the egg mixture, coating all sides. Place on the griddle (top side down first, and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, rotating as needed, until golden brown and lightly crisp on all sides.
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Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and key lime juice until smooth and pourable.
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Arrange the stuffed French toast on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the sweetened condensed milk mixture and finish with additional key lime zest, powdered sugar, and lime slices if desired.
Note
For the ultimate key lime pie flavor, chill the filling for 10 minutes before stuffing the rolls. The cool filling stays creamy while the outside develops a perfectly golden French toast crust.
This recipe tastes like a cross between key lime pie and Hawaiian roll French toast—sweet, tangy, creamy, and perfect for brunch on the griddle.
