Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

Recipe courtesy Aida Mollenkamp

Show: Ask AidaEpisode: Comfort Food

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (17)

Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
12 servings

Times:

Prep: 3 min
Inactive Prep: 24 hr 0 min
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 25 hr 3 min

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Ingredients

2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup heavy cream
4 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar plus 1 tablespoon for garnish
1/3 cup nut-flavored liqueur (recommended: Di Saronno or Frangelico)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
7 cups large dice cinnamon challah (or plain challah or brioche plus 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon) (about 10 ounces challah)
1 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped

Directions

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a rack in middle.

Whisk together milk, cream, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, liqueur, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl until egg is broken up and mixture is smooth. Evenly distribute bread and walnuts in a 2 quart baking dish, pour custard mixture over bread, and allow to soak for at least 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, bring about 8 cups water to a simmer over medium-high heat.

Evenly distribute remaining 1 tablespoon sugar over bread pudding. Set the filled baking dish into a larger roasting pan and add enough of the hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until custard is set and top is lightly browned, about 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from water bath and let sit 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm, at room temperature, or cold with Sweet Cream Walnut Sauce.

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recipe Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
Michele McKinney, TX 09-07-2009
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WONDERFUL!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband and I love bread pudding and have tried it at numerous restaurants, but I have only attmepted to make it at home a... few times. I saw the Ask Aida episode and had to give it a shot. I didn't have any DiSaronno or Frangelico, so I used almond extract with some water to make up for it. I was afraid it would ruin the consistency, but it didn't at all. It had a wonderful flavor and perfect consistency. My husband called it a Home Run! I will absolutely make it again!Read more
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Rebekka West Des Moines, IA 09-07-2009
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Just OK
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made this using challah bread and it turned out fine, but didn't blow me away. The almond flavor was a little overwhelming,... and I thought the texture was kind of inconsistent. Granted, it could have been my fault based on how I put it together, but it ended up really soggy in some areas and then bone dry in others. Just not my favorite dessert. Read more
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Susan Forney, TX 07-30-2009
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FABULOUS!!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Easy, tastey, moist and my family and neighbors loved it! Loved the sauce too.
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Yvette Miarama, FL 07-10-2009
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A Cinnamin Lovers Bread Pudding
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Great receipe! I love cinnamin and this one is for sure a keeper when in the mood for cinnamon buns!!
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Shanna Gresham, OR 06-24-2009
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Awesome bread pudding!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am a huge fan of both bread pudding and cinnamon rolls so when I saw this episode my mouth was watering at the sight of the... combination being made on tv. I made this but added a cinnamon roll glaze on top to make it just that much more over the top. Kind of like you get on a cinnabon cinnamon roll. The amaretto was subtle and probably next time I would add more. This is definitely a keeper and I printed a copy so I can make it over and over. Read more
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Kimberly Alexandria, LA 06-23-2009
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Yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My family really enjoyed this bread pudding. Made both the dessert and sauce without nuts and it was still absolutely... terrific! Also forgot to add the cinnamon into the dessert so combined cinnamon and sugar to sprinkle over top. It made for a really crispy topping. I will definitely make this again. Thanks Aida!Read more