This Bananas Foster bread pudding is a rich and comforting dessert that takes the classic bread pudding and elevates it with the rich, caramelized flavors of Bananas Foster. It starts out with fluffy bread cubes that are soaked in a creamy custard that is baked, and then topped with bananas and a warm rum sauce. The flavor combination is simply irresistible.
One of the best things about bread pudding is how incredibly versatile it is. It’s so easy to adjust the ingredients to create all kinds of amazing flavors and textures. The great thing about Bananas Foster is just how crazy good it is. Rich, caramelized brown sugar flavor combined with rum, nutmeg, cloves, and sliced bananas creates a delicious taste of the tropics in every bite. I combined these two amazing desserts into one with this Bananas Foster bread pudding. It combines the rich custard texture and flavor of bread pudding with the deeply caramelized tropical flavor of Bananas Foster into a dessert that looks and feels so fancy but it actually very simple to make!
Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
This dessert starts with cubes of thick-cut Texas toast soaked in classic bread pudding custard. I bake the bread pudding for about an hour until it’s fully baked. Then, I make a delicious, creamy Bananas Foster sauce loaded with sliced bananas, rum, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. I top the bread pudding with the sauce, and all that’s left to do is watch it disappear. I love this recipe because it’s so simple, but it looks so fancy. It’s perfect for weeknight desserts or parties!
Why You’ll Love This Bananas Foster Bread Pudding Recipe
- It combines the rich, custardy bread pudding with the decadent flavors of bananas foster.
- It’s a sweet, delicious dessert that is easy to make and always a requested favorite.
- It’s delicious, served warm or cold, and it’s great as an after-dinner dessert or for parties or potlucks.
Ingredients
This recipe might look incredibly fancy, but the ingredient list is anything but. You’ll only need a few basic ingredients to create all its rich flavor.
For the Bread Pudding
- Texas Toast enriched white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Whole milk
- Large eggs
- Ground cinnamon
- Vanilla extract
- Granulated sugar
For the Bananas Foster Sauce
- Butter
- Light brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Ground cloves
- Rum extract
- Heavy cream
- Bananas
How to Make Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
Making this pudding is as easy as the ingredient list. Bread pudding is a universally easy dish to make, and the Bananas Foster sauce is just as easy. The entire recipe only takes basic cooking skills and about an hour from start to finish.
Step 1: Prep
Let the bread cubes sit out for at least an hour to get stale.
Step 2: Make the Custard
Whisk the eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla together in a large bowl.
Step 3: Soak the Bread
Add the bread cubes and stir to coat. Then, chill for about an hour.
Step 4: Bake
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray while the bread soaks. Then, pour the bread and any excess custard mix into the baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Seet aside while making the sauce.
Step 5: Make the Sauce
Melt butter in a skillet or frying pan over medium heat. Then, add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the heavy cream and stir well until combined. Then, stir in the bananas and rum extract and cook until everything is heated through.
Step 6: Serve
Pour the sauce over the warm bread pudding and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Use hearty bread, such as Texas toast or challah, that will withstand the soaking process without falling apart.
- Leave the cubed bread out for at least an hour to get stale. Overnight works even better!
- Stir constantly while cooking the Bananas Foster sauce to prevent scorching.
Variations
- You can use Texas toast, challah, thick-sliced brioche, or any hearty, mildly-flavored bread for bread pudding.
- Try adding chopped pecans or walnuts for more flavor and texture.
- You can use milk in place of heavy cream if you don’t have any. Be aware that the sauce will be thinner but still delicious!
What to Serve with Bread Pudding
This delicious dessert is perfect with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. You can also pair it with some fresh fruit, chocolate, or a dollop of whipped cream on top.
Recipe FAQ
Banana bread pudding is made with stale bread cubes, classic egg custard, cinnamon, vanilla, and sliced bananas. The recipe is made just like regular bread pudding, except the bananas are tossed with the bread mixture just before baking.
This will last for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Bananas Foster was named after Richard Foster, the friend of Owen Brennan, the owner of Brennan’s Restaurant in New Orleans, where the dessert was created.
Bananas Foster is a dessert recipe, while bananas flambe is a method of cooking bananas in which the bananas are soaked with alcohol and ignited.
You can freeze this Bananas Foster bread pudding for up to 2 months. If you plan to freeze it, keep the bread pudding and sauce separate.
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
Refrigerate the bread pudding and banana sauce in separate airtight containers for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze the bread pudding and banana sauce in separate airtight, freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months.
To reheat the bread pudding, place it in a baking dish, cover it, and bake at 350 until heated through.
Try This Delicious Bananas Foster Bread Pudding Today
This Bananas Foster bread pudding is rich, delicious, and loaded with the classic flavors of bread pudding and the caramelized, tropical flair of Bananas Foster. It’s also SUPER EASY! That’s always a great combo. Give this recipe a try, and I guarantee you’ll find yourself making it again and again. It’s just too good not to!
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Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
Ingredients
Bread Pudding
- 20 ounce Texas Toast enriched white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups milk
- 5 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Bananas Foster Sauce
- ½ cup butter
- 1 ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon rum extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 bananas, sliced
Instructions
- Let bread cubes sit out and get somewhat stale.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Add in bread cubes and stir to coat. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350° and spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour the soaked bread and all of the excess milk into the prepared baking dish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center of the bread pudding comes out clean. Remove from the oven and set aside while you prepare the sauce.
- In a skillet or frying pan, over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Cook until sugar is completely dissolved, stirring constantly.
- Add heavy cream and stir until well combined.
- Stir in bananas and rum extract.
- Pour sauce over baked bread pudding, Serve warm and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired.
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