Homemade Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
There is something purely magical about the aroma of Bananas Foster Bread Pudding as it bakes in the oven. It is a heady, intoxicating mix of caramelized brown sugar, warm cinnamon, and sweet, ripened bananas that instantly makes any kitchen feel like a high-end French Quarter bistro.
Ingredients
- 6-8 cups day-old French bread cubed
- 3 large overripe bananas, sliced
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and spices.
- Add the bread cubes to the custard mixture and toss gently until every piece is coated. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Gently fold in half of the banana slices.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and arrange the remaining banana slices on top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!