_Sips coffee_ Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to the most heavenly dessert that’ll make your dinner guests weak in the knees – my absolutely divine Caramelized Banana Foster Bread Pudding with Vanilla Bean Bourbon Sauce. Trust me, this isn’t your grandmother’s bread pudding (though we love her recipes too! 😘).
You know those moments when you want to impress someone special but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? This recipe is your new best friend! I’ve perfected this bad boy through countless trials (and maybe a few tasty errors), and now it’s ready for your kitchen.
Ingredients (for the pudding):
– 1 loaf day-old brioche bread, cubed
– 4 ripe bananas
– 4 large eggs
– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1 cup brown sugar
– 2 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp nutmeg
– Pinch of salt
– 2 tbsp butter
For the sauce (because honey, we’re going all out):
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup bourbon (or more, I won’t judge 😉)
– 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 4 tbsp butter
Okay queens, let’s get cooking! 👑
1. First, preheat that oven to 350°F (175°C). While that’s heating up, butter a 9×13 baking dish like you’re moisturizing your hands after doing dishes.
1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth. You want this mixture as smooth as your favorite silk blouse.
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1. Now for the fun part! In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced bananas and cook until they’re golden and caramelized (about 2-3 minutes per side). Try not to eat them all right then – I know it’s tempting!
1. Layer half the bread cubes in your prepared dish, top with half the caramelized bananas, then repeat. Pour that luscious custard mixture all over, making sure every piece of bread gets some love.
1. Let it sit for 15 minutes (perfect time to check your social media or pour yourself a glass of wine 🍷).
1. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and slightly jiggly in the center.
While it’s baking, let’s make that sauce (because every queen needs her crown):
1. Combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Simmer until reduced and slightly thickened (about 10 minutes).
3. Strain and keep warm until serving.
Serve this beauty warm, drenched in the bourbon sauce, and maybe add a scoop of vanilla ice cream because we deserve nice things!
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many marriage proposals I’ve gotten after serving this dessert (kidding… kind of 😏). It’s seriously that good!
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Now excuse me while I go make this again because just writing about it made me hungry! XOXO
