Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding Recipe
This Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding transforms leftover cinnamon rolls into a decadent, cozy dessert or breakfast treat. Soft, custardy, and filled with warm cinnamon flavor, it’s baked until golden and served with a sweet icing drizzle for an irresistible finish.
- Author: zara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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)
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the bread pudding.
- Prepare Cinnamon Rolls: Cut the cinnamon rolls into bite-sized pieces to ensure even distribution and texture.
- Make Custard Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold the chopped cinnamon rolls into the custard mixture until they are fully coated, then gently stir in raisins or chopped nuts if using.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the combined mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and spread evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Drizzle: Allow the bread pudding to cool for 10-15 minutes to set slightly. Drizzle the icing evenly over the top before serving.
- Serve: Slice into squares and serve warm for the best comforting experience.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter custard.
- Use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar for a richer, deeper flavor.
- Add raisins or chopped nuts for added texture, or omit for a simpler version.
- Ensure the custard mixture is fully whisked to avoid any lumps.
- Letting the pudding cool slightly before icing allows the drizzle to set without melting away.
Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding, bread pudding recipe, cinnamon dessert, baked dessert, breakfast dessert, cozy dessert