Description
Pumpkin Pie Cinnamon Roll Casserole is a cozy, autumn-inspired dish that blends the rich, spiced flavor of pumpkin pie with the gooey sweetness of cinnamon rolls, resulting in a warm and creamy baked dessert perfect for fall mornings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of refrigerated cinnamon rolls (about 12–16 rolls each)
- 1 cup of pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup of heavy cream
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 1 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar (for drizzle, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Open the cans of cinnamon rolls, separate them, and cut each roll into quarters. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, heavy cream, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Spread the cut cinnamon roll pieces evenly in the prepared dish.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the cinnamon rolls, ensuring they are well coated. Sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts if using.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Optional: Mix powdered sugar with a little water or milk to create a drizzle and pour over the warm casserole before serving.
Notes
- Dairy-free options include using coconut cream and vegan cinnamon rolls.
- Use gluten-free cinnamon rolls for a gluten-free version.
- Lower sugar variations can be made using sweetener alternatives.
- Add nutmeg or ginger for a deeper spice profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: pumpkin pie casserole, cinnamon roll casserole, fall dessert, pumpkin breakfast bake