Holiday Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
Holiday Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding is the ultimate cozy dessert that transforms store-bought cinnamon rolls into a luscious, custardy treat. Infused with warm spices and topped with a sweet glaze, this dish evokes treasured memories of festive gatherings and laughter around the table. Perfect for chilly winter nights or special brunches, it’s an effortless showstopper that will delight your friends and family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (12 oz) cinnamon rolls
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and place in the prepared dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour the mixture over the cinnamon roll pieces and press down gently.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown and puffed up.
- Let cool slightly before drizzling with icing or serving with whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added texture, mix in dried fruits like cranberries or swap vanilla extract for almond essence. This dish can be prepared a day ahead; just store it in the fridge overnight and bake before serving.