Description
This Bananas Foster Bread Pudding is the perfect fusion of classic bread pudding and the rich, caramelized flavors of bananas foster. Soft challah bread soaks up a spiced custard, then gets drizzled with a luscious brown sugar-rum sauce, making every bite an indulgent delight.
Ingredients
For the Bread Pudding
- 16 oz loaf Challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups milk
- 5 eggs
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sugar
For the Bananas Foster Sauce
- ½ cup butter
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon rum extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 bananas, sliced
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Add the bread cubes to the custard mixture, stirring to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to absorb the flavors.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease an 11 x 7-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Pour the soaked bread mixture, including any excess liquid, into the prepared dish.
Cover with foil and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Set aside while you prepare the sauce.
In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
Pour in the heavy cream and stir until fully combined.
Stir in the sliced bananas and rum extract, cooking for another minute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1-hour soaking time)
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes