Bananas Foster Bread Pudding Recipe

Name: Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 loaves French bread, 1 foot long; 1 quart heavy cream; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 cups light brown sugar; 12 egg yolks; 3 bananas; 1 cup rum; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 tablespoons vanilla extract; of fresh mint, for garnish; Foster Sauce; 4 1/2 cups unsalted butter; 4 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, packed; 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 1/4 cups golden rum; 2 1/4 cups banana liqueur; 8 bananas, sliced lengthwise and in half

Servings: persons

4 loaves French bread, 1 foot long
1 quart heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups light brown sugar
12 egg yolks
3 bananas
1 cup rum
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
of fresh mint, for garnish
Foster Sauce
4 1/2 cups unsalted butter
4 1/2 cups dark brown sugar, packed
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 1/4 cups golden rum
2 1/4 cups banana liqueur
8 bananas, sliced lengthwise and in half

1
Slice French bread and dry in a 200F oven for 20 minutes.
2
Combine remaining pudding ingredients in a large container and blend well with a hand mixer.
3
Thinly slice dried French bread and place in an 8 x 10 x 2-inch pan.
4
Pour pudding into pan and mush all bread by hand so that the liquid is absorbed and the bread becomes very soggy.
5
Be sure to flatten all of the lumps.
6
Cover pan with foil and bake at 300 F for 2 1/2 hours, or until a skewer inserted in the center of the pudding comes out dry.
7
Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
8
Set aside to cool.
9
Foster Sauce:
10
Melt butter in a sauce pot.
11
Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and mix well.
12
Add the rum and ignite.
13
Allow the flames to subside.
14
Then, stir in the banana liqueur.
15
Add fresh bananas and simmer over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until the sauce coats the spoon.
16
To Serve: Cut bread pudding into 3 1/2 x 3 1/2-inch squares.
17
Top warm bread pudding with Foster sauce and garnish with mint leaves.

4679

kcal

Calories

249

Fat

590

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 loaves French bread, 1 foot long, 1 quart heavy cream, 1 1/2 cups whole milk, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Bananas Foster Bread Pudding falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

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Variations & substitutions

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