Homemade Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
A nostalgic treat combining rich flavors of caramelized bananas and creamy custard, layered over tender bread, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz. loaf Challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups whole milk
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar, packed
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon rum extract (optional)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 bananas, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the bread cubes into the egg mixture until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 11×7 inch baking dish.
- Pour the soaked bread mixture into the baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 55-60 minutes.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir until dissolved.
- Stir in heavy cream and add sliced bananas and rum extract, simmer until caramelized.
- Once the bread pudding is baked, pour the warm banana sauce over it and serve with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Leftover bread pudding can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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