Baked Cinnamon Roll Delight

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This baked dish combines soft cinnamon roll pieces with a rich custard made from eggs, milk, and cream, infused with vanilla and cinnamon. The custard-soaked rolls bake until golden and puffed, then are finished with a butter and maple syrup drizzle and topped with the reserved icing. Perfect for brunch or special mornings, it offers a warm, sweet, and creamy experience that’s easy to prepare and serves eight.

Updated on Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:01:00 GMT
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Warm Baked Cinnamon Roll Casserole topped with sweet icing and gooey maple syrup. | honeyprairie.com

A warm, comforting breakfast casserole combining gooey cinnamon rolls, creamy custard, and a sweet glaze–perfect for brunch or special occasions.

Ingredients

  • Cinnamon Rolls: 2 cans (16.3 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
  • Custard: 4 large eggs, 1 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • Topping: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • Glaze: Icing from cinnamon roll cans

Instructions

Step 1:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
Step 2:
Open the cinnamon roll cans. Reserve the icing for later. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters.
Step 3:
Place the cinnamon roll pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Step 4:
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sugar until well combined.
Step 5:
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, ensuring all pieces are coated.
Step 6:
Drizzle melted butter and maple syrup over the top.
Step 7:
Bake for 30 35 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed, golden, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 8:
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle reserved icing over the casserole before serving.
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Required Tools

9x13-inch baking dish, Mixing bowls, Whisk, Knife, Measuring cups and spoons

Allergen Information

Contains: Wheat (gluten), eggs, milk (dairy). May contain traces of nuts (check cinnamon roll packaging). Always verify ingredient labels for potential allergens.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 370, Total Fat: 15 g, Carbohydrates: 52 g, Protein: 7 g

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Questions & Answers

How do I prevent the custard from becoming too runny?

Make sure to whisk the custard ingredients thoroughly and pour evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces. Baking until the casserole is puffed and golden also helps set the custard properly.

Can I add nuts to this dish?

Yes, sprinkling chopped pecans over the casserole before baking adds a nice crunch and nutty flavor.

What type of milk works best for the custard?

Whole milk combined with heavy cream creates a rich custard, but you can substitute with half-and-half if preferred.

Is it necessary to use the icing from the cinnamon roll cans?

Using the reserved icing adds a sweet finishing glaze that complements the baked custard, but you can substitute with a homemade glaze if desired.

How long should I let the casserole cool before serving?

Letting it cool for about 10 minutes helps the custard set and makes it easier to slice and serve.

Baked Cinnamon Roll Delight

A comforting blend of cinnamon rolls with creamy custard and a sweet glaze for cozy mornings.

Prep duration
15 minutes
Cook duration
35 minutes
Overall time needed
50 minutes
Recipe by Honey Prairie Abigail Greene


Skill Level Easy

Cuisine type American

Makes 8 Number of portions

Diet specifications Meatless

What You'll Need

Cinnamon Rolls

01 2 cans (16.3 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing

Custard

01 4 large eggs
02 1 cup whole milk
03 1/2 cup heavy cream
04 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
05 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Topping

01 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
02 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Glaze

01 Icing reserved from cinnamon roll cans

How to Make It

Step 01

Prepare oven and baking dish: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.

Step 02

Prepare cinnamon rolls: Open the cinnamon roll cans and reserve the icing. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters.

Step 03

Arrange cinnamon rolls: Distribute the cinnamon roll pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Step 04

Mix custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar until smooth and combined.

Step 05

Combine custard with rolls: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, ensuring complete coverage.

Step 06

Add topping: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter and pure maple syrup evenly over the custard-soaked rolls.

Step 07

Bake casserole: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until puffed, golden brown, and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 08

Rest and glaze: Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle reserved icing over the casserole before serving.

Essential tools

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Allergy Details

Go through all ingredients to spot potential allergies. If unsure, check with a health expert.
  • Contains wheat (gluten), eggs, and dairy.
  • May contain traces of nuts; verify packaging.

Nutrition details (per portion)

Details for informational use only — not a substitute for a medical professional.
  • Energy (calories): 370
  • Lipids: 15 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52 g
  • Proteins: 7 g