Description
There’s something magical about bread pudding—it’s humble, homey, and always comforting.
Ingredients
For the Bread Pudding:
- 1 loaf brioche or challah bread (about 14–16 oz), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
For the Bananas Foster Sauce:
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- ¼ cup dark rum (or 1 tsp rum extract + 2 tbsp water)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or similar-sized casserole dish.
2. Toast the Bread
Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8–10 minutes until lightly golden and dry. This step helps prevent soggy pudding.
3. Make the Custard
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, heavy cream, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and combined.
4. Assemble the Bread Pudding
Layer half of the toasted bread in the prepared dish. Add a layer of sliced bananas. Repeat with remaining bread and bananas. Slowly pour the custard mixture evenly over the top. Press the bread gently to help absorb the liquid. Let sit for 15 minutes to soak.
5. Bake
Bake for 45–50 minutes or until puffed, golden on top, and a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Best Served Warm: Reheat leftovers in the oven or microwave before serving.
- Ice Cream Pairing: Vanilla bean, butter pecan, or cinnamon ice cream elevate every bite.
- Presentation Tip: Spoon sauce at the table for added flair.
- Make-Ahead: Prepare and refrigerate the assembled pudding (without baking) for up to 12 hours ahead. Bring to room temp before baking.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Bread
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8–10
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 21g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6g
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