_Sips coffee and straightens apron_
Oh honey, let me tell you about this heavenly Caramelized Banana Foster Bread Pudding that’ll make your taste buds dance and your guests beg for the recipe! This isn’t your grandmother’s bread pudding – we’re taking it to a whole new level of decadence.
Listen up, because this dessert is about to become your new dinner party secret weapon. I discovered this recipe during one of my late-night baking adventures (you know, when the sweet tooth hits at midnight), and I’ve been obsessed ever since!
Ingredients (trust me, it’s worth the grocery trip):
– 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 (divided)
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 1/2 cup butter (divided)
– 1/4 cup dark rum (optional, but live a little!)
– 1 teaspoon cinnamon
– Pinch of salt
Girl, let me walk you through this magic:
1. First, preheat that oven to 350°F (I know, waiting is the hardest part).
1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, milk, 1/2 cup brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Add the bread cubes and let them soak up all that goodness for about 20 minutes (perfect time to scroll through social media, right?).
1. While that’s happening, let’s make the caramelized bananas. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add remaining brown sugar and sliced bananas. Cook until the bananas are golden and caramelized (about 5 minutes). If you’re feeling fancy, add the rum and let it flambe (just keep those eyebrows, honey!).
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1. Pour half the bread mixture into a buttered 9×13 baking dish, layer half the banana mixture, then repeat.
1. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set in the middle.
1. Let it cool for 15 minutes (I know it’s torture, but patience is a virtue).
Serve this bad boy warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and watch as your dinner guests lose their minds! The contrast between the crispy top, custardy center, and those caramelized bananas is simply _chef’s kiss_.
Pro tip: Want to prep ahead? Assemble everything the night before, refrigerate, and pop it in the oven right before dinner. Your future self will thank you!
Y’all, I can’t even tell you how many marriage proposals I’ve received after serving this dessert (kidding… mostly 😉). If you try this recipe, please drop a comment below – I’m dying to hear how it turned out! And don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more recipes that’ll make you look like a kitchen goddess. Trust me, my recipe collection is like my shoe collection – extensive and carefully curated!
Now go forth and create some dessert magic! And remember, calories don’t count when you’re making memories! 💋✨
