Description
Sweet cinnamon rolls and fluffy bread soak in a creamy custard, topped with crunchy streusel. A comforting brunch treat.
Ingredients
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- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 12.4 oz (350 g) can of Cinnamon Rolls
- 4 cups (946 ml) day-old bread
- 4 tbsp salted butter
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup (237 ml) milk
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (59 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Make the Cream Cheese Dollops: In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla and maple syrup and continue stirring until combined; set aside.
- Make the Bread Pudding Base: Spray an 8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Separate the cinnamon rolls and cut each into quarters. Scatter half of them in the baking dish along with 2 cups of the bread cubes. Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls and bread. Scatter the remaining cinnamon rolls and bread cubes on top.
- In a medium bowl, stir the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each is added. Stir in the milk and vanilla, then pour mixture evenly over the bread. Refrigerate at least 6 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (177°C). While oven is preheating, make the streusel. Use a fork to cut the butter into the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle streusel evenly over the dish. Cover bread pudding with foil, and bake for 40-45 minutes. Remove foil during last 15 minutes of baking.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese and milk.
- Stale bread works best for absorbing the custard; if using fresh bread, lightly toast it first.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or oven.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 100