Banana Bread Pudding
Never heard of Banana Bread Pudding? Well, I bet you're sure glad you have now! Boasting all the flavors of your favorite quick-bread, all packed into a silky custard soaked up into French bread. Topped with whipped cream and the easiest homemade caramel of all time, this is a dessert you'll be making often!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time45 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American, European
Keyword: banana bread, banana bread pudding, bread pudding
Servings: 9
Calories: 565kcal
Author: Nicole Beaulieu
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted, softened
- 4 medium bananas
- 1 tsp cinnamon ground
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 5 cups French bread cubed, stale*
- whipped cream to serve
- caramel sauce** to serve
Prep a 9x9 baking dish by spreading the butter evenly over the bottom and sides. Preheat the oven to 375F.
Mash 3 of the bananas in a large mixing bowl with the cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and salt. Whisk in the brown sugar and eggs until well combined, then stir in the milk.
Add the bread cubes to a separate large mixing bowl, and pour the prepared milk mixture over top. Use a spatula to fold the mixture to combine everything evenly. Let the bread soak for 2-3 minutes, then pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
Spread the bread cubes evenly, corner to corner, in the baking dish. Slice the remaining banana and arrange over the top. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the bread pudding is golden brown and fully set. Serve with whipped cream and caramel sauce.
Nutritional information does not include toppings (whipped cream/ caramel/ fresh banana slices.)
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients you use.
*It's important that the bread cubes are completely dry, or "stale", so the bread pudding doesn't come out mushy. To stale your bread, you have two options:
- Cube the bread and leave it in a single layer on a large baking sheet overnight.
- Cube the bread and bake at 250F for 30-35 minutes, until dry.
**Easy homemade caramel sauce:
- Melt 6 tbsp unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the pan and whisk well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a bubble and whisk often for about 5 minutes, until the brown sugar has mostly dissolved.
- Turn the heat down to low and add 1/2 cup heavy cream. Continue to whisk until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Remove the pot from the heat and stir in 2 tsp of vanilla and 1/4 - 1/2 tsp salt, depending on your preference. Pour the sauce into a heat-proof jar or container and let it cool down at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.
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Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 101g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 885mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 320IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 5mg