Individual Bread Puddings with Banana Sauce Recipe

Name: Individual Bread Puddings with Banana Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large eggs; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups whole milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 12 (3/4-inch-thick) slices from a baguette; 2 firm-ripe medium bananas; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup light or amber rum; Special equipment: a nonstick muffin pan with 6 large (1-cup) muffin cups

Servings: persons

6 large eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon
12 (3/4-inch-thick) slices from a baguette
2 firm-ripe medium bananas
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup light or amber rum
Special equipment: a nonstick muffin pan with 6 large (1-cup) muffin cups

1
Whisk together eggs, sugar, and salt in a large bowl, then whisk in milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
2
Place 2 slices of bread in each buttered muffin cup, then divide custard among cups.
3
Let stand, gently pressing down on bread occasionally, until soft and some of custard is absorbed, about 30 minutes.
4
Preheat oven to 350F.
5
Bake bread puddings in middle of oven until golden on top and a tester inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
6
Transfer to a rack to cool slightly, about 5 minutes (puddings will sink slightly in center).
7
Remove from pan, then cool on rack until warm, about 10 minutes more.
8
Cut bananas crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
9
Melt butter in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, then add brown sugar and cook, whisking, until smooth and combined well, about 1 minute.
10
Add rum and bananas, then simmer, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
11
Serve puddings warm with sauce spooned over them.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cups whole milk, and more.

Yes, Individual Bread Puddings with Banana Sauce 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.

Individual Bread Puddings with Banana Sauce

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