Ingredients for Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
- 1 loaf (about 1 pound) French bread
- Heavy Cream
- Whole Milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- Egg Yolks
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- Dark Brown Sugar
- Golden Rum
- 2 tablespoons banana liqueur
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
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How to Make Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
- Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C). Slice 1 loaf (about 1 pound) of French bread into 1-inch thick slices and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes to dry slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together: 4 large eggs, 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
- Lightly grease an 8x10x2-inch baking pan. Arrange the dried French bread slices in the pan, overlapping slightly to fill the pan.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, ensuring all slices are well-soaked. Gently press down on the bread to submerge it in the custard. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
- Cover the pan tightly with foil. Bake in a preheated 300°F (150°C) oven for 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before serving.
- **Prepare the Bananas Foster Sauce:**
- Melt 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Stir until well combined.
- Add 1/4 cup dark rum (optional, can substitute with additional banana liqueur) and carefully ignite (if using rum). Let the flames subside.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons banana liqueur and 2 ripe bananas, sliced. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the bananas are softened and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- To serve: Cut the bread pudding into 3x3-inch squares. Top each square with warm Bananas Foster sauce and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
77 g
Sugar
730g
Fat
329g
Carbs
127g