Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
This rich and comforting New Orleans–inspired Bananas Foster Bread Pudding combines custard-soaked challah with warm spices, caramelized bananas, and a silky rum-extract caramel sauce. It brings classic Southern sweetness to your table with minimal effort and maximum indulgence.
Ingredients
Bread Base
- 16 oz challah bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups whole milk
- 5 large eggs
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Rum Caramel Sauce
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups brown sugar packed
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 tsp rum extract alcohol-free
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg
- 0.125 tsp cloves
- 3 ripe bananas sliced
Instructions
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until the custard is smooth.
- Add the challah cubes and gently toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 11×7-inch baking dish, pour in the soaked bread mixture, cover with foil, and bake for 55–60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the pudding rests, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir until bubbly.
- Whisk in the heavy cream, then gently fold in the sliced bananas and rum extract. Cook 1–2 minutes until bananas soften slightly.
- Serve the warm pudding topped generously with the banana caramel sauce.
Notes
For added crunch, top with toasted pecans or walnuts. Brioche may be substituted for challah for an even richer texture. To keep leftovers moist, store the sauce separately when possible.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving| Nutrient | Amount | Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 677 kcal | Cholesterol | 194mg |
| Carbohydrates | 97g | Sodium | 426mg |
| Protein | 14g | Potassium | 495mg |
| Fat | 27g | Fiber | 3g |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | Sugar | 65g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | Vitamin A | 1069 IU |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | Vitamin C | 4mg |
| Trans Fat | 1g | Calcium | 261mg |
| Iron | 3mg |