Close-up of Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding topped with creamy glaze, featuring a warm custardy serving lifted from the baking dish with gooey cinnamon swirls and golden edges.

Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

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Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

If you love cinnamon rolls and bread pudding, this dessert is about to become your new obsession. Soft cinnamon roll pieces soak up a rich vanilla custard before being baked until golden and slightly crisp on top. Finished with a luscious cream cheese glaze, it's the kind of dessert people talk about long after the last bite is gone.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Bread Pudding
  • 2 cans 12.4 oz each refrigerated cinnamon rolls, cut into quarters
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

👩‍🍳 Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange cinnamon roll pieces evenly in the dish.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. Pour the custard mixture over the cinnamon rolls.
  5. Let stand for 10 minutes to soak.
  6. Bake for 35–40 minutes until puffed and golden.
  7. Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm bread pudding.
  9. Serve immediately.

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⭐ Variations

Add chopped pecans or walnuts.

Stir in raisins.

Add diced apples for an apple cinnamon version.

Use homemade cinnamon rolls.

Sprinkle with extra cinnamon sugar before baking.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Fresh berries
  • Hot coffee
  • Caramel sauce
  • Whipped cream
  • A holiday brunch spread

🥡 Storage

Refrigerator

Store covered for up to 4 days.

Freezer

Freeze for up to 2 months.

Reheating

  • Microwave individual portions for 20–30 seconds.
  • Warm in a 325°F oven until heated through.

👩‍🍳 Pro Tips

Let the cinnamon rolls soak up the custard before baking.

Serve warm for the best texture.

Make the glaze while the pudding bakes.

Don’t overbake—the center should still be soft.

Double the glaze if you’re a frosting lover.

❓ FAQs

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! Assemble it the night before, refrigerate, and bake the next day.

Can I use homemade cinnamon rolls?

Absolutely.

Can I freeze leftovers?

Yes, freeze tightly covered for up to 2 months.

Can I make it less sweet?

Reduce the sugar in the custard and use less glaze.

Is this breakfast or dessert?

Honestly… both. 😂

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