Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding (Print Version)

Warm cinnamon rolls baked in rich custard and glazed for a comforting, sweet dessert everyone will love.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread Base

01 - 6 leftover cinnamon rolls (about 6 cups), cut into 2.5 cm cubes

→ Custard

02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 480 ml whole milk
04 - 240 ml heavy cream
05 - 100 g granulated sugar
06 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Glaze

09 - 120 g powdered sugar
10 - 30–45 ml milk
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 22x33 cm baking dish.
02 - Evenly arrange the cinnamon roll cubes in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.
04 - Pour the custard evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, gently pressing to submerge and soak the bread.
05 - Allow the mixture to stand for 10 minutes so the rolls absorb the custard.
06 - Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and the surface is golden brown.
07 - While baking, combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and pourable.
08 - Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle with glaze before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under an hour from start to finish
  • Uses up leftover cinnamon rolls so nothing goes to waste
  • Warm cinnamon and creamy texture makes this one of the coziest desserts
  • Beginner friendly and easy to customize with extras like nuts or ice cream
02 -
  • This dessert is a perfect way to use up stale cinnamon rolls and reduce food waste
  • Rich in protein and calcium from eggs and dairy
  • Freezes beautifully so you can make ahead for brunch or special occasions
03 -
  • Always use slightly stale cinnamon rolls so they soak up more custard and do not turn mushy
  • Letting the bread pudding rest before baking is key for even texture and no dry bites
  • Drizzle glaze only after the pudding cools ten minutes to prevent it from disappearing into the hot surface
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