Arnold Palmer Bread Pudding
If you’re a fan of sweet, tangy, and totally cozy desserts, this Arnold Palmer Bread Pudding is calling your name. It combines the flavors of iced tea and lemon with the soft, pillowy texture of Hawaiian rolls. Toss it all in the slow cooker, whip up a simple tea-infused glaze, and you’ve got a dessert that’s as comforting as it is creative.
This is the kind of treat that works for brunch, dessert, or just because. It’s citrusy, rich, and super easy to throw together without turning on the oven.
Why You’ll Love Arnold Palmer Bread Pudding
It’s a flavor combo everyone loves: bright lemon meets mellow black tea in a warm, buttery bread pudding. The Hawaiian rolls soak up the custard perfectly, staying soft on the inside while getting a little toasty on the edges. The tea-lemon glaze gives it that extra zing, and let’s be honest – who doesn’t love a shortcut glaze with frosting?
This dessert is low effort, high reward, and packed with nostalgic flavor.
What You Need To Make Arnold Palmer Bread Pudding
You’ll need a 12-pack of King’s Hawaiian rolls, fresh lemon juice, melted butter, sugar, eggs, cornstarch, and a pinch of salt. For the glaze, grab some buttercream frosting, black tea bags (Lipton works great), and a lemon for zest and juice.
No fancy equipment here, just your crockpot, a mixing bowl, and a microwave.
How To Make Arnold Palmer Bread Pudding
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Start by tearing the Hawaiian rolls into bite-sized pieces and adding them to your crockpot. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, cornstarch, melted butter, salt, sugar, and eggs until smooth. Pour this mixture over the torn rolls and gently mix it all together.
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Cover and cook on high for about 2 hours.
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While it cooks, boil your tea bags in ½ cup of water to make a concentrated tea. In a separate bowl, microwave your frosting for 15 seconds to loosen it. Add in the lemon zest, a little juice, and 2 tablespoons of the brewed tea. Stir until smooth.
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When the bread pudding is done, scoop it onto a plate and pour that sweet, lemony tea glaze right on top.
Commonly Asked Questions
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes. You can reheat it in the microwave or warm it back up in the slow cooker on low.
What kind of tea should I use?
Classic black tea works best. Lipton (yellow box) is perfect for that true Arnold Palmer flavor.
Can I bake it instead of using a crockpot?
You can. Bake at 350°F for about 45–50 minutes in a greased baking dish, until set and golden on top.
Arnold Palmer Bread Pudding
Ingredients
- 12 pk Kings Hawaiian rolls
- 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 3 lemons
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- Pinch of salt
- 2/3 cup of sugar
- 4 eggs
Lemon/Tea Glaze
- 1/2 can buttercream frosting
- 6 Lipton tea bags yellow box
- 1 large lemon zested & one small squeeze
Instructions
- Add rolls to crockpot torn into small bites
- Mix the test of the main ingredients to a bowl and whisk together. Pour on top of rolls and mix together
- Cook on high 2 hours
- boil your tea bags in 1/2 cup water
- Add your frosting to a bowl and microwave for 15 seconds, zest one lemon and squeeze and little juice. Add in 2 tbsp of tea and mix together!
- Once your bread pudding is done. Scoop on a plate and pour your glaze on top!
