Decadent Cinnamon Roll Casserole (Printable)

Fluffy cinnamon rolls soaked in custard and baked with luscious vanilla icing for a sweet morning treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cinnamon Rolls

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

→ Custard

02 - 4 large eggs
03 - 1 cup whole milk
04 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
05 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
07 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
09 - Pinch of salt

→ Topping

10 - Reserved icing from cinnamon roll cans
11 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
02 - Open cinnamon roll cans, set aside icing, and cut each roll into quarters.
03 - Scatter cinnamon roll pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish.
04 - Whisk eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
05 - Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, gently pressing to moisten all pieces.
06 - Drizzle melted unsalted butter over the custard-covered rolls.
07 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until golden and set in the center.
08 - Remove from oven and cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Warm reserved icing briefly and drizzle over the casserole before serving.

# Tips from dashanddishes:

01 -
  • It turns simple cinnamon rolls into a decadent custard bake that feels like a treat just for you
  • The layers of cinnamon and vanilla icing mingle in a way that became an instant family favorite
02 -
  • Don&t skip warming the reserved icing--it melts so perfectly over the warm casserole and turns the whole dish utterly irresistible
  • Pressing the cinnamon rolls gently into the custard ensures every bite is moist and soft, not dry or doughy
03 -
  • For the best texture, avoid overbaking; the center should be just set and softly wobbly when you remove it from the oven
  • The vanilla icing drizzle warmed lightly is the secret that brings the whole dish from good to unforgettable

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