Description
A warm, sweet, and comforting cinnamon roll casserole made with soft cinnamon roll pieces baked in a rich vanilla custard and finished with a drizzle of icing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert and ideal for feeding a crowd with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (12.4 oz / 350 g each), icing reserved
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons (30 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Open the cans of cinnamon rolls and cut each roll into about 6 small pieces. Spread the pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, making sure they are well coated.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top if using.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the casserole is puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle the reserved icing over the warm casserole.
- Allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving so the texture sets slightly.
Notes
- You can assemble the casserole the night before, cover it, and refrigerate it until ready to bake.
- Add diced apples or pears before baking for a fruity variation.
- Mix a small amount of cream cheese into the custard for a richer cheesecake-style flavor.
- For a festive twist, add dried cranberries and a little orange zest.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat individual servings in the microwave for 30–40 seconds or warm larger portions in the oven at 325°F (165°C) for 10–15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
