Using day old or leftover cinnamon rolls in cinnamon roll bread pudding results in one of the easiest and best versions of this classic comfort food dessert that you will ever try. Make it extra special with a generous drizzle of homemade caramel sauce.
Course
Dessert
Prep Time45minutes
Cook Time45minutes
Total Time1hour30minutes
Servings9servings
AuthorBarry C. Parsons
Ingredients
5 to 6cupscinnamon rollsdiced
1cupwhipping cream
1cupmilk
2eggs
2egg yolks
2/3cupsugar
1tbspvanilla extract
Pinchsalt
Instructions
Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish well. Place the cinnamon roll cubes on an even layer into the greased baking dish.
Whisk together the remaining ingredients until the sugar is dissolved.
Pour the mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll cubes, pressing down slightly to make sure all the cubes are soaked.
Let stand for a half hour to for the custard to fully absorb.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 45-50 minutes until the custard is set and no longer liquid in the center. Let the bread pudding stand for about 20 minutes before serving.
Serve with a generous drizzle of Homemade Caramel Sauce
Recipe Notes
A couple of diced peeled apples added to the diced cinnamon rolls makes a nice apple cinnamon variation of this great comfort food dessert.