New Orleans Bread Pudding with Bananas Foster Sauce

Name: New Orleans Bread Pudding with Bananas Foster Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups (1.4 L) 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces day-old French bread; 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar; 1 teaspoon (5 mL) vanilla; 3 eggs; 2 cups (473 mL) milk; Freshly grated nutmeg, if desired; 1/4 cup (57 g) butter; 1/2 cup (114 g) firmly packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon (15 mL) lemon juice; 2 tablespoons (30 mL) creme de banana liqueur, if desired; 3 bananas, peeled and sliced; 1/4 cup (59 mL) warm dark rum

Servings: persons

6 cups (1.4 L) 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces day-old French bread
3/4 cup (150 g) sugar
1 teaspoon (5 mL) vanilla
3 eggs
2 cups (473 mL) milk
Freshly grated nutmeg, if desired
1/4 cup (57 g) butter
1/2 cup (114 g) firmly packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon (15 mL) lemon juice
2 tablespoons (30 mL) creme de banana liqueur, if desired
3 bananas, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup (59 mL) warm dark rum

1
Heat oven to 350F (180C) with oven rack in middle.
2
Lightly spray 9 x 9-inch (5 x 5-cm) baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3
Place bread in a baking dish.
4
Beat sugar, vanilla, and eggs in large bowl until blended.
5
Slowly beat in milk.
6
Strain milk mixture through a mesh strainer, and pour over bread.
7
Let dish stand at room temperature about 30 minutes, or until bread has absorbed the milk mixture.
8
Press any bread that is not moist into the liquid.
9
Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until set in the center and a knife inserted near center comes out clean although it will be wet.
10
Cool slightly before serving warm with the sauce, or cool to room temperature and refrigerate.
11
To Make the Sauce:
12
Melt butter in 9-inch (5 cm) skillet.
13
Add brown sugar and lemon juice and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a sauce forms.
14
Stir in creme de banana.
15
Add banana slices and heat until warm.
16
Ignite the warm rum and pour into the sauce.
17
Cut pudding into squares and place in individual serving dishes.
18
Spoon the hot sauce over the pudding.

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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.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups (1.4 L) 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces day-old French bread, 3/4 cup (150 g) sugar, 1 teaspoon (5 mL) vanilla, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, New Orleans Bread Pudding with Bananas Foster 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!