Description

This Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding is a delightful twist on classic bread pudding, using soft cinnamon rolls soaked in a rich custard of milk, cream, eggs, and spices. Baked to golden perfection and drizzled with sweet icing, it’s the ultimate cozy dessert or breakfast treat that combines the best flavors of cinnamon rolls and traditional bread pudding.

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)

Optional Ingredients

1 cup Raisins or Chopped Nuts (optional for extra texture)
1 cup Icing (for drizzling before serving)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the pudding evenly.
Prepare Cinnamon Rolls: Cut the cinnamon rolls into bite-sized pieces and set them aside so they’re ready to absorb the custard mixture.
Mix Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth and well combined to create a flavorful custard base.
Combine Rolls and Custard: Fold the chopped cinnamon rolls into the custard mixture, ensuring each piece is well coated to soak up the delicious flavors.
Add Optional Ingredients: If desired, gently mix in raisins or chopped nuts for added texture and flavor.
Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly for consistent baking.
Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 40–50 minutes until the top turns golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating it is fully cooked.
Cool: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for 10–15 minutes to set and make it easier to slice.
Drizzle Icing: Before serving, drizzle your preferred icing over the warm pudding for that classic cinnamon roll sweetness.
Serve: Slice into squares and serve warm to enjoy the best taste and texture.

Notes

You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
Brown sugar can be used instead of granulated sugar for a richer flavor.
Add raisins or nuts according to your preference for extra texture.
Let the bread pudding cool slightly before adding icing to prevent it from melting too quickly.
This dessert is best enjoyed warm but can be refrigerated and reheated later.

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

Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding, Cinnamon Rolls, Bread Pudding Recipe, Cozy Dessert, Homemade Bread Pudding, Breakfast Dessert