Banana Bread Pudding

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Banana bread pudding is a great dessert for potlucks or get togethers. Moist bread, flavored with sweet, ripe bananas and covered in a milky, vanilla sauce that’s super easy to make.

Imagine a dessert that combines the warm, familiar flavors of homemade banana bread with the creamy, indulgent texture of pudding. Enter banana bread pudding, the ultimate comfort dessert.

This recipe transforms stale bread and ripe bananas into a heavenly treat that’s perfect for any occasion—from Sunday brunch to a cozy evening at home. With its golden crust and soft, custardy center, this banana bread pudding not only satisfies your sweet cravings but a must-try for any dessert lover.

I’ll guide you through each simple step to create this surprisingly easy dish. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a dessert that’s bound to become a new favorite. Let’s dive into the world of banana bread pudding and discover how to make this delicious dessert!

How To Make Banana Bread Pudding

Ingredients needed

• French bread or brioche loaf
• Ripe bananas
• Egg
• Heavy cream
• Evaporated milk
• Milk
• Granulated sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Butter
• Cornstarch
• Spices (listed below)

Helpful tip before making the recipe

This recipe works best with stale or dry bread. The break soaks up the custard better that way. If you have fresh bread, a way I like to make it stale is to cut it in slices and leave it out. The air will dry the slices and the bread will be dry in a matter of hours.

Making the banana bread pudding recipe

1. Prep the recipe first because it’ll need to sit a while. This is a great make ahead recipe.
2. In a bowl, mash the bananas. Then, whisk in the sugar, eggs, heavy cream, evaporated milk, the spices and the vanilla extract. Take the bread and cut it into cubes, then toss into the baking dish. Pour the custard over the cubed bread. Now, toss the bread in the custard to make sure all the pieces are covered. Cover the dish and place in the fridge for 2-3 hours.
3. Preheat the oven to 350F.
4. Remove the top from the baking dish, then place in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. The banana bread pudding is done when you can insert a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean.
5. While the dish is baking, make the sauce on the stove top. Add in the butter first on medium heat. Once the butter has melted, pour in the sugar and whisk. Lastly, pour in the mixture of milk and cornstarch and continue to stir until it’s thickened. Once it’s thick, remove from the heat then stir in the vanilla extract.
6. When the banana bread pudding is ready, remove from the oven and pour on the topping. Allow everything to cool before serving, enjoy.

Great dessert recipes to share with families

• Lemon Zucchini Bread
• Peanut Butter Banana Bread
• Strawberry Fluff

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