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Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding (Cozy Dessert) - Warm, Sweet, and Simple

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6–8 cinnamon rolls (baked or from a bakery; about 16–20 ounces total). You can also use 1 can of refrigerated cinnamon rolls, baked first.
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 3/4 cups milk (whole milk is best; or 1 1/2 cups milk + 1/4 cup cream)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, but lovely)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for drizzling)
  • Icing or glaze (use the packet from the rolls or make a quick glaze with 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 teaspoons milk)

Method
 

  1. Prep the pan: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 or 9-inch baking dish.
  2. Cut the rolls: Slice cinnamon rolls into 1–2-inch pieces. If they’re very fresh, let them sit out for 15 minutes to dry slightly for better texture.
  3. Make the custard: In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  4. Combine: Add the roll pieces to the dish. Pour the custard evenly over the top. Gently press the rolls down so they soak it up.
  5. Rest (optional but helpful): Let sit for 10–20 minutes to absorb more custard. This yields a creamier center.
  6. Butter and bake: Drizzle melted butter over the top. Bake 35–45 minutes, until set in the center and golden at the edges. A knife inserted in the middle should come out mostly clean.
  7. Finish and serve: Let cool 5–10 minutes. Top with icing or glaze. Serve warm, optionally with ice cream or whipped cream.