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Banana Bread Pudding Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Pudding
  • 6 cups cubed day-old bread French bread or brioche
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
For the Caramel Sauce
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Place the bread cubes in a large bowl. If using nuts, toss them with the bread.
Making the Custard
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  2. Stir in the mashed bananas until well combined.
  3. Pour the mixture over the bread cubes and press down gently. Let it soak for 15-20 minutes.
Baking and Serving
  1. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden brown.
  2. While baking, make the caramel sauce: melt butter in a saucepan, stir in brown sugar and cream. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Stir in vanilla and salt.
  3. Serve the warm bread pudding with a generous drizzle of caramel sauce. Enjoy!