Description
This Banana Bread Pudding is a warm, comforting dessert that combines ripe bananas with rich custard and chunks of French bread. Infused with spices and topped with a homemade caramel sauce, it’s the perfect way to use overripe bananas for a cozy treat.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Ingredients
– 1 (16 oz) loaf French bread, cut into 1-2″ cubes
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 1/2 cups milk
– 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon allspice
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 4 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1 1/4 cups chopped walnuts, divided
**For the Caramel Sauce:**
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 3 tablespoons butter
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Splash of milk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt until well combined.
3. Stir in the mashed bananas and 1 cup of chopped walnuts.
4. Add the bread cubes to the mixture, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Let sit for 10 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the custard.
5. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of walnuts on top.
6. Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
7. While the pudding bakes, prepare the caramel sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, butter, and a splash of milk. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
8. Once the bread pudding is done, remove from oven and let it cool slightly. Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
– For a richer flavor, use day-old or slightly stale French bread.
– Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
– Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1serving
- Calories: 400kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg