A simple cinnamon roll casserole that will become your new go-to brunch idea! Soft cinnamon Pillsbury cinnamon buns baked with a milk and egg mixture that is then topped with a sweet sugar frosting. Get all the cinnamon roll flavors in a fraction of the time!
If you want to make classic cinnamon rolls, try my small batch cinnamon rolls!
CINNAMON ROLL CASSEROLE
This Pillsbury cinnamon roll casserole recipe is the perfect way to have cinnamon rolls without all the work! Fluffy and soft premade Pillsbury cinnamon buns baked in a custardy mixture and then topped with a sweet frosting. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert or brunch, with the soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls becoming golden and gooey when baked.
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Pillsbury Rolls– This recipe calls for the premade cinnamon rolls. For the best results you want to use the Pillsbury rolls, but you can also use the off-brand ones.
- Cream– The key to making the casserole moist and gooey, you want to add cream! Be sure to use heavy whipping cream or half and half creamer.
- Eggs– Eggs are what binds everything together to create the casserole like texture!
- Vanilla– You can’t forget to add vanilla extract for the added flavors.
- Icing– When buying the cinnamon roll can, make sure you get the ones that come with frosting or cream cheese frosting. Or you can top the casserole with maple syrup or make a buttercream frosting!
HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON ROLL CASSEROLE
This casserole comes together so effortlessly—just a few ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time!
- In a bowl, whisk everything together for the custard mixture.
- Open the cinnamon rolls and cut each one into four even pieces to create cubes.
- Place the cinnamon roll cubes in the casserole dish and pour the wet mixture over them.
- Bake until golden and crispy, ensuring it’s fully cooked. Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Drizzle the icing over the casserole or dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides.
| Top with some fresh fruit or maple syrup for a beautiful and delicious dish! |
VARIATIONS
Take your cinnamon roll casserole to the next level with these delicious twists!
- Berry– Add a mix of fresh berries like raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, or blackberries when assembling the casserole for a fruity twist on the classic cinnamon roll.
- Strawberry Cheesecake– For a cheesecake-inspired flavor, incorporate chopped strawberries and cream cheese chunks into the casserole mixture as you assemble.
- Nuts– Add some crunch by mixing in chopped walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts for a nutty flavor.
- Sprinkles– Top the casserole with colorful sprinkles for a festive touch—perfect for a birthday brunch or as an alternative to birthday cake!
- Apple– Add chopped apples to the casserole for a warm, cinnamon apple flavor.
- Chocolate– For chocolate lovers, mix in some chocolate chips or chunks for a rich and indulgent twist.
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
Yes! Add everything to the crockpot bowl and close the lid. Cook on low heat for 2-3 hours. Then drizzle icing before serving.
No, we do not recommend soaking the raw dough in the mixture for too long. This casserole comes together so quickly, you can have it ready to bake in under 10 minutes, so no need to make it ahead of time!
You can store the leftover casserole covered or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days!
Reheat the casserole in the oven or in the microwave until warm. You can also enjoy this cold!
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Ingredients
- 24.8 oz original cinnamon rolls 2 cans
- 3 large eggs
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- icing from the cans
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Remove the cinnamon rolls from the cans and layout all the rolls. Cut each cinnamon roll into 4 pieces. Repeat with all the rolls.
- Add all the cinnamon roll pieces into a 9×13 casserole dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy whipping cream, vanilla, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cinnamon roll pieces.
- Bake cinnamon roll casserole at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until slightly golden.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, add both sweet icing cans into a bowl, and heat in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds.
- Heat the icing in the microwave for about 5 seconds to melt it little bit. Using a fork or spoon, drizzle the icing over the entire cinnamon roll casserole. Top with powdered sugar if desired.
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