Description
Banana bread pudding is a comforting dessert that blends ripe bananas and stale bread with a rich custard base. This easy-to-make dish transforms simple ingredients into a delectable treat, perfect for using up leftovers and overripe bananas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cubed French bread, brioche, or sourdough
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups whole milk or high-fat milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the Bread: Cut bread into 1-inch cubes.
- Mash the Bananas: Mash ripe bananas until smooth and mix with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Whisk the Eggs and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, egg yolks, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth.
- Add the Milk: Gradually whisk in the milk to the egg mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold the mashed bananas into the custard. Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes in a large mixing bowl, ensuring the bread is well-coated. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, stir in dark rum and vanilla extract before baking.
- To prevent soggy pudding, use slightly stale bread and avoid oversoaking.
- Serve warm with ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American