Description
Indulge in this rich and spiced bread pudding soaked in a caramelized banana sauce for a luxurious yet easy dessert. Combines a custard base with a smooth, flavorful Foster sauce.
Ingredients
1 loaf (about 4 cups) challah bread, cubed
4 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 medium ripe bananas, sliced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until well combined.
Add 1-inch cubed challah bread to the custard mixture, gently stirring to coat all bread cubes.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray an 11 x 7 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
Transfer the bread and custard mixture to the prepared dish, pressing down gently.
Bake for 55-60 minutes, until golden and set.
While baking, melt butter in a skillet. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and sliced bananas. Caramelize gently.
Stir in heavy cream and simmer until sauce thickens. Serve warm bread pudding with the sauce over the top.
Notes
Can substitute whole milk for added richness. Chopped nuts in the sauce enhance texture and flavor. Allergy note: uses dairy and eggs.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 130mg