This Overnight Cinnamon Roll Casserole transforms classic cinnamon rolls into a rich, custardy breakfast bake with a crispy cinnamon crumble topping and luscious vanilla icing. It’s an indulgent dish perfect for special mornings when you want a delicious, comforting treat that feels homemade but requires minimal morning effort.
Allowing the cinnamon roll pieces to soak overnight in a cinnamon-spiced custard is the key to achieving that irresistibly soft and gooey texture. The custard penetrates the dough, creating a tender, custardy interior that bakes to golden perfection, while the crumble topping adds a satisfying buttery crunch.
This casserole is ideal for holiday mornings or leisurely weekend brunches and can be prepped ahead to save time. It stores well in the refrigerator, making it convenient to bake fresh when you’re ready to serve. Using a 9×13-inch ceramic or glass baking dish ensures even baking and easy cleanup.
The flavor combines warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla with the sweet richness of cream, brown sugar, and melted butter. Anyone who loves cinnamon rolls or cozy, sweet breakfasts will especially enjoy this dish, served warm with coffee or milk for a truly comforting experience.
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours 55 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cans (12.4 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (8 rolls per can)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar (for crumble topping)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for crumble topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for crumble topping)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional, for crumble topping)
- 2 packets icing included with cinnamon rolls
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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