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Banana Bread Pudding

Irresistible Banana Bread Pudding for Cozy Mornings

This decadent banana bread pudding combines rich custard and comforting banana bread for a delightful treat, perfect for brunch or breakfast.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 loaf Banana Bread homemade or store-bought
  • 1 unit Baguette day-old preferred
For the Custard
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lighter option
  • 1 cup Whole Milk low-fat or non-dairy alternatives work well
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean for more intense flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar can replace half with brown sugar
  • 4 large Egg Yolks
  • 2 cups Mashed Bananas use overly ripe for best flavor
  • 4 large Large Eggs at room temperature
For Garnishing
  • 1 banana Banana optional, slice thinly for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Blender
  • medium saucepan
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Cube banana bread and baguette, then dry on a baking sheet in preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and salt; heat gently. Whisk egg yolks, then temper with warm mixture.
  4. Blend remaining heavy cream, whole milk, mashed bananas, sugar, salt, and eggs until smooth.
  5. Mix bread cubes with custard and let sit for 30 minutes.
  6. Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, pour remaining custard over the top, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-60 minutes.
  7. Let cool slightly, garnish with sliced banana and serve with vanilla sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure bread cubes are dry before soaking to prevent sogginess. Ripe bananas enhance sweetness and flavor.

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