Description

This Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding is a cozy, comforting dessert that transforms classic cinnamon rolls into a warm, custardy treat. With a blend of cinnamon, vanilla, and a rich custard made from milk, cream, and eggs, it’s baked to golden perfection and finished with a drizzle of sweet icing, making it an ideal dessert or brunch option.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

4 cups Cinnamon Rolls (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
2 cups Milk (whole milk for creamier texture)
1 cup Heavy Cream (or substitute with half-and-half)
4 large Eggs (for binding the custard)
3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (or use brown sugar for richness)
2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla preferred)
2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon (adjust to taste)
1/4 teaspoon Salt (balances sweetness)
1 cup Raisins or Chopped Nuts (optional for extra texture)
1 cup Icing (for drizzling before serving)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to warm up while you prepare the mixture.
Prepare Cinnamon Rolls: Cut cinnamon rolls into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Make Custard Mixture: In another bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
Combine Ingredients: Pour the custard mixture over the chopped cinnamon rolls and gently fold until all pieces are evenly coated.
Add Optional Add-ins: Mix in raisins or chopped nuts if using, for added texture and flavor.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and pour in the mixture, spreading it out evenly.
Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool Slightly: Remove from oven and let the bread pudding cool for 10-15 minutes to set and slightly firm up.
Drizzle with Icing: Before serving, drizzle the top with icing to add sweetness and visual appeal.
Serve: Cut into squares and serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.

Notes

You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream to reduce fat content slightly.
For a nuttier flavor, try using pecans or walnuts as your nut choice.
Adding raisins is optional but adds a nice chewy texture and sweetness.
If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the sugar amount by 1/4 cup.
Be careful not to overbake to keep the pudding moist and tender.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding, cinnamon dessert, baked custard dessert, comfort food, brunch dessert, easy bread pudding