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The Best Cinnamon Toast Recipe
5 from 14 votes

The Best Cinnamon Toast Recipe

The Best Cinnamon Toast features thick slices of bread generously spread with a cinnamon sugar butter mixture. Toasted in a pan until the cinnamon butter caramelizes, it results in a sweet, buttery crust with aromatic cinnamon and a soft center. An optional cream cheese and fresh fruit accompaniment adds richness and freshness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
2 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 261 kcal
Course: Dessert, Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: North American, American

Ingredients

Cinnamon butter
  • 115 g butter ½ cup / 1 stick, softened, unsalted
  • 4 oz white sugar generous ½ cup
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt should be finely ground salt, sea salt
Optional
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • ⅛ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
Cinnamon toast
  • 8 lices bread about ¾ inch - 1 inch thick (or 4 for double sided toast
  • butter if you’re making one sided cinnamon toast, extra
To serve
  • 226 g cream cheese 8 oz / 1 block, softened
  • ½ cup heavy cream chilled
  • Fresh fruit such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries etc.

Instructions

Cinnamon butter
    Cup of Yum
  1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl.
  2. If you like, you can add any of the optional ingredients as well.
  3. Using a teaspoon, gently mash the butter along with the sugar and cinnamon. Add any other optional add-ins. Mix until well combined. Set aside until needed.
Cinnamon toast
  1. Line a wire rack or baking tray with parchment paper or a silpat.
  2. For one sided toast - lightly butter one side of the bread slice. Spread an even, thin layer of cinnamon sugar butter on the other side, making sure to get the edges as well.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan over medium - medium high heat.
  4. When the pan is hot, place the bread with the buttered side down. Toast the bread for about 4 minutes, or until that side is caramelized and slightly toasted.
  5. Flip the bread over and caramelize the toast on the cinnamon buttered side. After about a minute, gently move the cinnamon toast around on the non-stick pan in small circles to mop up any excess butter and sugar on the pan. Toast for about 3 - 4 minutes, until the sugar has caramelized and darkened in color. Make sure to not burn the sugar or the toast!
  6. When the cinnamon toast is ready, place it on the parchment paper-lined tray, with the caramelized side down. Let it cool slightly, for the caramel to harden. Otherwise the caramel will be too soft and sticky.
  7. For two sided toast - spread an even, thin layer of cinnamon sugar butter on both sides of the bread, making sure to get the edges as well.
  8. Heat a non-stick pan over medium - medium high heat.
  9. When the pan is hot, place the bread in the pan. The butter will start to melt, and puddle around the toast. After about a minute, gently move the cinnamon toast around on the non-stick pan in small circles to mop up the excess butter and sugar on the pan. Toast for about 3 - 4 minutes, or until the sugar has caramelized and darkened in color. Make sure to not burn the toast. Flip the toast over and repeat on the other side.
  10. When the toast is caramelized on both sides, place it on the parchment paper-lined tray with the presentation side (serving side) down. Let it cool slightly, for the caramel to harden. Otherwise the caramel will be too soft and sticky.
To serve
Whipped cream cheese
  1. Whisk the cream cheese and whipped cream together until the cream cheese is light. Refrigerate until needed.
To serve
  1. Wash and dry the fruits.
  2. Serve the cinnamon toast with some whipped cream cheese and fresh fruit. 

Notes

  • Use thick slices of bread approximately ¾ to 1 inch thick for best texture.
  • Caramelize the cinnamon sugar butter side thoroughly for a crisp, sweet crust.
  • Optional spices such as vanilla, nutmeg, or black pepper can be added for flavor variation.
  • Serve with softened cream cheese and fresh fruit to balance sweetness with creaminess and acidity.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1toast Calories 261kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 49mg (16%) Sodium 190mg (8%) Potassium 31mg (1%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 615IU (12%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 261

% Daily Value*

Serving 1toast
Calories 261kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 49mg 16%
Sodium 190mg 8%
Potassium 31mg 1%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 615IU 12%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.