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Decadent Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

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A comforting and indulgent dessert featuring custard-soaked bread topped with caramelized bananas and a rum-spiked sauce. Perfect for cozy evenings and easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups day-old bread, cubed (French or brioche preferred)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups whole milk (or 2% for lighter version)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 ripe bananas, sliced lengthwise
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp dark rum (optional)
  • 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Optional garnishes: chopped pecans or walnuts, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
  2. Place cubed bread in a large mixing bowl. If bread is not day-old, toast lightly for 5-7 minutes to dry.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
  4. Pour custard mixture over bread cubes and toss gently to coat. Let soak for 20 minutes at room temperature, stirring once or twice.
  5. Transfer soaked bread and custard to prepared baking dish, spreading evenly and pressing lightly with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes until pudding puffs slightly and top is golden brown. Tent with foil if browning too quickly during last 15 minutes.
  7. While baking, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved and bubbling (2-3 minutes).
  8. Add sliced bananas, lemon juice, nutmeg, and rum (if using). Cook gently for 3-4 minutes, spooning caramel sauce over bananas. Remove from heat.
  9. Remove bread pudding from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  10. Spoon caramelized bananas and sauce over pudding. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if desired.
  11. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

If custard is too runny, whisk an additional egg to help pudding set. Use medium heat when caramelizing bananas to avoid burning. Tent pudding with foil if browning too fast. Rum can be omitted or replaced with vanilla extract for alcohol-free version. For gluten-free, use gluten-free bread and almond milk. Vegan adaptations include flax or chia eggs, coconut milk, coconut oil, and maple syrup instead of brown sugar.

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