Bananas Foster Bread Pudding Recipe
Indulge in this rich and comforting Bananas Foster Bread Pudding, featuring a custardy blend of challah bread soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla milk mixture, baked to perfection and topped with a luscious, warm bananas foster sauce made from brown sugar, spices, rum extract, and cream. This dessert is a perfect treat for any occasion, combining classic bakery flavors with the tropical sweetness of bananas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Bread Pudding
- 16 ounce loaf Challah bread, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 4 cups milk
- 5 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sugar
Bananas Foster Sauce
- ½ cup butter
- 1 ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon rum extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 bananas, sliced
Instructions
- Prepare custard mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Soak bread cubes: Add the challah bread cubes into the custard mixture and stir gently to coat all the pieces. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
- Preheat oven and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray an 11 x 7 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Bake the bread pudding: Pour the soaked bread mixture, including any excess custard, into the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and set aside.
- Cook bananas foster sauce: In a skillet or frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; cook while stirring constantly until the sugar has fully dissolved and the mixture is combined.
- Finish sauce: Stir in the heavy cream and mix until smooth. Then add the sliced bananas and rum extract, cooking gently until bananas are warmed through and the sauce is slightly thickened.
- Serve: Pour the warm bananas foster sauce over the baked bread pudding. Serve immediately while warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using challah bread adds a rich, eggy texture perfect for custard soaking.
- Soaking the bread for at least an hour ensures a moist, rich pudding.
- You can substitute rum extract with actual rum for a stronger flavor if preferred.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the challah with gluten-free bread, but adjust soaking time accordingly.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
Keywords: Bananas Foster, Bread Pudding, Dessert, Baked Custard, Challah Bread, Bananas, Brown Sugar Sauce
Find it online: https://tastewithamy.com/bananas-foster-bread-pudding-recipe/
