Description
If you’re craving something that feels like a warm hug in dessert form, this Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding is exactly what you need. Made with tender chunks of cinnamon rolls soaked in rich spiced custard and baked until golden, this dish is gooey, comforting, and drizzled with sweet cream cheese glaze. Whether you’re looking for easy breakfast ideas, a quick brunch centerpiece, or indulgent dessert food ideas, this easy recipe delivers every time. It’s ideal for using leftover cinnamon rolls or sweet bread and fits perfectly into your collection of breakfast, dessert, or even holiday dinner ideas.
Ingredients
5–6 large cinnamon rolls or 6 cups cubed brioche/challah with cinnamon
4 large eggs
1 3/4 cups whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cream cheese glaze or vanilla icing, as desired
1/3 cup chopped pecans or raisins (optional)
Instructions
1. Grease an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking dish with melted butter. Toast fresh bread or cinnamon rolls at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes if needed to dry them out.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugars, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
3. Place the bread cubes into the baking dish. Pour the custard evenly over them, pressing down to soak. Let sit for at least 20 minutes or refrigerate up to overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until golden and mostly set.
5. Cool slightly. Drizzle with cream cheese glaze or icing and optionally sprinkle with cinnamon or powdered sugar. Serve warm.
Notes
For best texture, use slightly stale cinnamon rolls or toast fresh ones before assembling.
Make it ahead and bake it fresh in the morning—perfect for holidays or busy weekends.
To elevate flavor, add chopped apples, raisins, or a splash of bourbon to the custard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll bread pudding, easy breakfast, holiday brunch, leftover cinnamon rolls, bread pudding dessert