Classic Cinnamon Roll Bake (Printable Version)

Gooey cinnamon rolls soaked in vanilla custard, baked until golden, finished with sweet icing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cinnamon Rolls

01 - 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (each 12.4 oz)

→ Custard Mixture

02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 1 cup whole milk
04 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
05 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
06 - 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
07 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Topping

09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

→ Icing

11 - Reserved icing from cinnamon roll cans

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Open cinnamon roll cans and reserve icing. Cut rolls into quarters and distribute evenly in baking dish.
03 - In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
04 - Pour custard mixture evenly over cinnamon roll pieces and press gently to submerge.
05 - Drizzle melted butter and sprinkle nuts if desired over the casserole.
06 - Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
07 - Cool for 10 minutes. Lightly warm the reserved icing and drizzle over bake before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses store-bought cinnamon rolls so prep is quick and fuss free
  • Perfect for feeding a crowd with hardly any hands-on time
  • Soaks up rich custard for a craveable gooey texture
  • Make ahead friendly: ideal for holidays or weekend plans
02 -
  • High in comforting flavors without hours of work
  • Crowd pleasing with almost no cleanup
  • Customizable with your favorite nuts or dried fruit
03 -
  • Letting the bake cool slightly before icing keeps the glaze from running off completely which means every bite gets a bit of sweetness
  • If you are using nuts toast them first for more pronounced flavor
  • Try substituting the vanilla with a touch of maple extract for a cozy twist
  • If your family loves a crispier top run the casserole under the broiler for a minute or two after baking but watch closely
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