Description
This Bananas Foster Bread Pudding is a luscious dessert combining the comforting texture of custard-soaked bread with the rich flavors of ripe bananas, cinnamon, and a caramelized rum sauce. Perfectly baked until golden and topped with a warm Bananas Foster sauce, this indulgent treat is ideal for cozy gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
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Bread Pudding
- 6 cups day-old French bread, cubed
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Bananas Foster Sauce
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup dark rum
- 1 teaspoon banana extract (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Garnish (Optional)
- Chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Bread and Bananas: Add the cubed day-old French bread and sliced ripe bananas to the custard mixture, gently folding to ensure all pieces are soaked. Let this mixture rest for 10–15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard thoroughly.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the soaked bread and banana mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Dot the top with small pieces of 2 tablespoons of the unsalted butter. Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes until the custard has set and the top turns golden brown.
- Prepare Bananas Foster Sauce: While the pudding bakes, melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add ½ cup brown sugar and stir continuously until the sugar melts and the mixture is smooth and bubbling, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Rum and Flavor: Carefully add the dark rum and banana extract if using. Reduce the heat and simmer the sauce for 2–3 minutes to meld the flavors, then remove from heat.
- Serve: When the bread pudding is done, let it cool slightly. Drizzle the warm Bananas Foster sauce generously over each serving. Garnish with chopped pecans if desired and serve warm for the best experience.
Notes
- Use slightly stale bread for better custard absorption and texture.
- Substitute rum extract for dark rum if you want to avoid alcohol.
- Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream to enhance richness and indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
