Description
Cinnamon Roll Bliss Bars are a creamy, custard-layered dessert with buttery graham cracker crust and swirls of cinnamon sugar throughout. They’re perfect for brunch, fall gatherings, or anytime you’re craving cinnamon roll flavor without the hassle of dough. Easy to make and freezer-friendly!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers or digestive biscuits
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for crust)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for cinnamon layer)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a small bowl, combine ½ cup sugar with 2 tablespoons cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat milk, condensed milk, and vanilla over medium heat until warm.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, flour, and cornstarch until smooth. Slowly temper with warm milk, then return all to the saucepan.
- Stir constantly over medium heat until thickened into custard.
- Pour a layer of custard over the crust, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and repeat layers until finished.
- Swirl the top layer with a toothpick for a cinnamon roll effect.
- Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.