Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
Warm, buttery, and full of caramelized banana goodness, this Bananas Foster Bread Pudding turns a Southern classic into a cozy, gooey dessert you’ll want to make again and again. Perfect for brunch or holidays!
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
Bread Pudding
- 5 cups day-old brioche or French bread cut into cubes
- 2 ripe bananas sliced
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Caramelized Banana Sauce
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 bananas sliced
- 2 tbsp dark rum optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
- Cut your bread into cubes and let it dry slightly if it’s too soft.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Stir in banana slices, then gently fold in the bread until every piece is soaked.
- Pour the mixture into your baking dish and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes until golden on top and slightly jiggly in the center.
- While baking, make the caramelized banana sauce: melt butter, add brown sugar and rum, cook until glossy, then add sliced bananas to caramelize.
- Pour the warm sauce over the baked pudding and let it soak in for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best results.
- Letting the custard soak before baking ensures even texture.
- You can skip the rum for a family-friendly version, but don’t skip the sauce!