Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding Squares (Printable)

Sweet cinnamon swirls with tender bread, glazed to perfection. A cozy treat ideal for sharing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base Preparation

01 - 8 cups cubed cinnamon rolls, preferably day-old
02 - 2 cups whole milk
03 - 1 cup heavy cream
04 - 4 large eggs
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Topping

09 - 1/2 cup icing sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons milk
11 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

# Steps:

01 - Adjust rack to center position and preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
03 - Arrange cinnamon roll cubes evenly in prepared pan, pressing lightly to create a level surface.
04 - In a large bowl, whisk together milk, cream, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth and homogenous.
05 - Gently pour custard mixture over cinnamon roll cubes, ensuring even coverage. Let sit for 10 minutes, allowing absorption.
06 - Place pan in oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until custard is set and edges are golden brown. Center should be slightly soft but not liquid.
07 - While pudding cools, mix icing sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
08 - Once cooled 15 minutes, drizzle prepared icing over bread pudding. Slice into squares and serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to assemble using leftover bread or bakery cinnamon rolls
  • Ideal for feeding a family or bringing to a gathering
  • Stays moist yet holds its shape cut into neat squares
  • Classic cinnamon sugar flavors evoke pure comfort
02 -
  • Naturally sweetened by brown sugar and cinnamon
  • A wonderful make-ahead dessert or breakfast
  • Great use for slightly stale bakery bread
03 -
  • Always taste your cinnamon and brown sugar before adding to the mix Quality makes all the difference
  • Cut the bread cubes fairly even so every bite soaks up custard equally
  • Let the bread pudding cool before slicing for clean sturdy squares perfect for sharing or storing

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