Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding

Recipe courtesy Aida Mollenkamp

Show: Ask AidaEpisode: Comfort Food

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (22)

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.

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recipe Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
Valerie Orlando, FL 12-08-2009
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The best bread pudding ever!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This episode aired the day before my party and when I saw it I knew it had to be added to the menu. It just looked so... perfect, yet so easy! Well, it turned out to be such a major hit at my Thanksgiving dinner. I had to take it away just so I would have a small piece leftover to enjoy later! Everyone said it was the best they ever had. Thanks Aida! Dee-lish!Read more
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denise walnut creek, CA 11-30-2009
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yum!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Why am I unable to find the Sweet Cream Walnut sauce for this recipe?? Thanks to Melissa for a possible sauce, but someone... said they found it on the recipe page-Help!Read more
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Loriahn Junction City, KS 11-23-2009
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LOVED IT!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for my dad since his two favorites are Bread Pudding and Cinnamon roll, he loved it. I made it again for some... friends with a holiday twist, instead of Milk I added Eggnog, In my opinion it was even better!! :DRead more
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alaina palm harbor, FL 11-23-2009
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the best ive ever tasted
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

i dont think you said but what kind of bread doo you use or does it matter
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null null, null 11-14-2009
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thanks melissa!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

i was wondering where the heck the sauce recipe was! thanks alot Melissa from coral springs:)
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