Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
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This Bananas Foster Bread Pudding is the decadent fusion of two Southern favorites. Buttery brioche or challah is soaked in spiced custard, baked until golden, and drenched in a warm bananas foster sauce — rich with caramelized bananas, brown sugar, and a splash of rum. It’s bold, cozy, and undeniably indulgent.

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Yields6 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr
For the Bread Pudding
 6 cups brioche or challah, cubed (day-old preferred)
 3 large eggs
 1 ½ cups whole milk
 1 cup heavy cream
 ½ cup brown sugar
 1 tsp vanilla extract
 ½ tsp cinnamon
 Pinch of salt
 2 ripe bananas, sliced
For the Bananas Foster Sauce
 ¼ cup unsalted butter
 ½ cup brown sugar
 1 tsp cinnamon
 2 tbsp banana liqueur (optional)
 ¼ cup dark rum
 2 ripe bananas, sliced into coins
 Pinch of salt
 Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving
Prepare the Custard Base
1

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or similar.

  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.

Assemble the Bread Pudding
2

  1. Add bread cubes and sliced bananas to the custard mixture. Let sit 10 minutes to soak.

  2. Pour mixture into prepared dish, pressing gently to level.

  3. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until puffed and golden, and a knife comes out clean.

  4. Let cool 10 minutes before saucing.

Make the Bananas Foster Sauce
3

  1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

  2. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and banana liqueur (if using). Simmer 2–3 minutes until syrupy.

  3. Carefully add rum and ignite (if desired) to flambé. Let flame subside or cook until alcohol reduces (1–2 minutes).

  4. Add banana slices and simmer until softened and glazed, about 2 more minutes.

  5. Stir in a pinch of salt.

Serve
4

  1. Spoon warm sauce over individual servings of bread pudding.

  2. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for maximum drama.

Pairing Suggestions
5

  • Serve with dark coffee or a shot of espresso

  • For an adult twist: pair with spiced rum or banana liqueur

  • Leftovers reheat beautifully in the oven or microwave

Ingredients

For the Bread Pudding
 6 cups brioche or challah, cubed (day-old preferred)
 3 large eggs
 1 ½ cups whole milk
 1 cup heavy cream
 ½ cup brown sugar
 1 tsp vanilla extract
 ½ tsp cinnamon
 Pinch of salt
 2 ripe bananas, sliced
For the Bananas Foster Sauce
 ¼ cup unsalted butter
 ½ cup brown sugar
 1 tsp cinnamon
 2 tbsp banana liqueur (optional)
 ¼ cup dark rum
 2 ripe bananas, sliced into coins
 Pinch of salt
 Optional: vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, for serving

Directions

Prepare the Custard Base
1

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or similar.

  3. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.

Assemble the Bread Pudding
2

  1. Add bread cubes and sliced bananas to the custard mixture. Let sit 10 minutes to soak.

  2. Pour mixture into prepared dish, pressing gently to level.

  3. Bake for 40–45 minutes, until puffed and golden, and a knife comes out clean.

  4. Let cool 10 minutes before saucing.

Make the Bananas Foster Sauce
3

  1. In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

  2. Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and banana liqueur (if using). Simmer 2–3 minutes until syrupy.

  3. Carefully add rum and ignite (if desired) to flambé. Let flame subside or cook until alcohol reduces (1–2 minutes).

  4. Add banana slices and simmer until softened and glazed, about 2 more minutes.

  5. Stir in a pinch of salt.

Serve
4

  1. Spoon warm sauce over individual servings of bread pudding.

  2. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for maximum drama.

Pairing Suggestions
5

  • Serve with dark coffee or a shot of espresso

  • For an adult twist: pair with spiced rum or banana liqueur

  • Leftovers reheat beautifully in the oven or microwave

Notes

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