Banana Bread Pudding
A delightful dessert combining the flavors of ripe bananas and cinnamon-infused bread, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the custard
- 1 cup condensed milk Key ingredient for richness and sweetness.
- 3 large eggs Bind the ingredients together for texture.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt Balances the flavors.
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon Provides warm, aromatic flavor.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds sweetness and fragrance.
For assembly
- 3 medium very ripe bananas (sliced) The star of the dessert.
- 2 1/4 cups cinnamon bread (diced) Ideally challah style.
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter Used to butter ramekins.
- 1/4 cup brown sugar For added sweetness and caramelization.
For serving
- Caramel sauce Drizzle over pudding.
- Ice cream (optional) A scoop of vanilla ice cream pairs perfectly.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Bring a kettle of water to a boil.
- Whisk together condensed milk, eggs, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a bowl until well combined.
- Butter the bottoms of each ramekin with unsalted butter and sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of sugar into each.
Assembly
- Arrange sliced bananas over the sugar, followed by a layer of diced bread.
- Soak with some of the custard mixture, then repeat layering with more banana, bread, and custard.
- Sprinkle any remaining sugar on top.
Baking
- Cover the ramekins with foil and place them in a larger baking dish.
- Pour boiling water into the baking dish, filling it halfway.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then carefully uncover and bake for another 30 minutes until golden and set.
Serving
- Serve warm with caramel sauce drizzled on top. Add a dollop of vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
For added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts. You can substitute cinnamon bread and adjust baking time based on ramekin size.