Creamy Bananas Foster Bread Pudding (Printable Version)
Decadent dessert featuring custard-soaked bread, caramelized bananas, and luscious rum-butter sauce.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread Pudding Base
01 - 6 cups day-old brioche or challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 2 cups whole milk
04 - 1 cup heavy cream
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
09 - 3 ripe bananas, sliced
→ Bananas Foster Sauce
10 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
11 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - 1/4 cup dark rum
14 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced
15 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
16 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - Spread bread cubes evenly across the prepared dish. Arrange 3 sliced bananas over the bread, distributing them uniformly.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until completely smooth and well incorporated.
04 - Pour custard mixture evenly over bread and bananas. Gently press bread pieces down with a spatula to ensure thorough absorption. Let stand for 15 minutes to allow bread to fully soak.
05 - Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set, with a slight wobble in the center indicating proper doneness. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
06 - While pudding bakes, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring constantly until sugar completely dissolves and mixture begins to bubble.
07 - Add sliced bananas to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until softened but still holding their shape. Remove skillet from heat before adding rum.
08 - Carefully pour rum into the skillet. Return to heat and simmer for 1 minute, allowing alcohol to reduce slightly. Stir in vanilla extract and pinch of salt until well combined.
09 - Serve warm bread pudding in individual bowls, spooning generous amounts of Bananas Foster sauce over each portion. Top with vanilla ice cream if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Its comfort bread pudding dressed up for a special occasion
- The Bananas Foster sauce turns ordinary dessert into something extraordinary
02 -
- Letting the bread soak is non-negotiable for that creamy, custardy texture
- The sauce needs to be made right before serving for the best consistency
03 -
- If you want to flambé the sauce, turn off the heat before adding rum, then use a long lighter to ignite
- Brioche gives the most luxurious results, but challah works perfectly too