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45 Irresistible Banana Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Banana Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce
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Create a wonderfully rich and comforting Banana Bread Pudding, topped with a luscious, homemade Caramel Sauce. This dessert balances deep, familiar flavors with a touch of bright sweetness. It is pure indulgence.

Ingredients

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  • 1 loaf stale bread (about 8 cups cubed)
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted (for sauce)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for sauce)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for sauce)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Arrange the cubed bread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. This is your custard base.
  4. Pour the custard mixture evenly over the bread cubes. Gently press the bread down to soak up the liquid. Let it stand for 15 minutes.
  5. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top.
  6. While the pudding bakes, make the caramel sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  7. Whisk in the brown sugar until smooth. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  8. Remove from heat and carefully whisk in the heavy cream and vanilla extract until the sauce is smooth.
  9. Let the pudding cool slightly before serving. Drizzle generously with the warm caramel sauce.

Notes

  • Using slightly stale bread helps the pudding absorb the custard better without becoming too mushy.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the bread mixture before pouring the custard over it.
  • You can prepare the pudding base up to 24 hours ahead and keep it covered in the refrigerator before baking.
  • If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent the dish with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.

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