(Serves 8–10 | Total active time: 15 minutes)

• 2 cans refrigerated orange rolls (Pillsbury recommended; ~12 rolls per can)

→ Pro tip: Cut each roll into quarters with a sharp knife or kitchen shears

• ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted (for dish)

• 4 large eggs, room temperature

• ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream (sub whole milk in a pinch)

• ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed

• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

• Zest + juice of 1 medium orange (about 3 tbsp juice; zest first!)

• 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

• 1 tbsp fresh orange zest

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3–4 tbsp fresh orange juice (start with 3; adjust for consistency)

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

→ Shortcut: Use the icing packet included with rolls. We won’t tell.

(Equipment: 9×13″ baking dish, whisk, zester)

→ Pour melted butter into baking dish; swirl to coat bottom.

→ Cut each orange roll into 4 quarters. Arrange snugly in dish (slight overlap is fine).

→ In medium bowl, whisk eggs, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, orange zest, and juice until smooth.

→ Pour custard evenly over rolls. Gently press rolls to submerge slightly.

→ Cover tightly with foil. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to overnight.

→ Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Remove casserole from fridge while oven heats (15 mins = better rise).

→ Uncover. Bake 30–35 minutes until:

✓ Tops are deep golden brown

✓ Centers feel set (not jiggly)

✓ Custard is puffed around edges

→ Rotate dish halfway for even browning.

→ Let casserole cool 10 minutes (critical—glaze slides off if too hot).

→ Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle generously over warm casserole.

→ Shortcut option: Warm included icing packet in microwave 15 seconds; drizzle.

✅ Zest first, juice second: Zest the orange before cutting it—dry skin yields more zest!

✅ No soggy bottom: Pat roll quarters dry with paper towel before arranging.

✅ Extra-citrus boost: Add ½ tsp cinnamon + pinch of cardamom to custard.

✅ Make it ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours ahead. Bake straight from fridge (+5 mins bake time).

✅ Glaze rescue: Too thick? Add juice ½ tsp at a time. Too thin? Add powdered sugar 1 tbsp at a time.

→ Mimosa Morning: Replace 2 tbsp orange juice in custard with chilled champagne

→ Cranberry Bliss: Fold ½ cup dried cranberries into rolls before adding custard

→ Almond Joy: Add ½ tsp almond extract to custard; top glaze with toasted sliced almonds

→ Tropical Twist: Use blood orange for deeper color + hint of berry notes