Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding (Print)

Warm, rich cinnamon rolls baked in silky custard and topped with sweet vanilla glaze for ultimate comfort.

# Ingredients:

→ Bread Base

01 - 6 leftover cinnamon rolls, approximately 6 cups, cut into 1-inch cubes

→ Custard

02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 2 cups whole milk
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Glaze

09 - 1 cup powdered sugar
10 - 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Distribute cinnamon roll cubes evenly in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth.
04 - Pour the custard evenly over the cinnamon roll cubes, pressing gently to ensure all pieces are coated and begin to absorb the mixture.
05 - Allow the mixture to sit in the baking dish for 10 minutes to facilitate full absorption.
06 - Transfer dish to oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is set and the surface is golden brown.
07 - While the pudding bakes, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth and pourable.
08 - Remove the bread pudding from the oven, allow to cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle evenly with prepared glaze prior to serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses up leftover cinnamon rolls and helps avoid waste
  • Easy enough for any home baker with minimal prep
  • Dessert is ready in under one hour from start to finish
  • Crowd-pleasing flavors perfect for holiday brunches or gatherings
02 -
  • High in cozy flavor and absolutely satisfying for any sweet tooth
  • A fantastic make-ahead option that reheats beautifully
  • Surprisingly adaptable for different dietary tweaks
03 -
  • Always let the bread cubes soak for the full ten minutes so no dry bits remain
  • Resist the urge to over bake or the custard will lose its creaminess
  • If you like a crisp top use the broiler for the last minute but keep an eye on it
  • You can prepare everything the night before and bake fresh in the morning for the easiest brunch ever

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