🍌🥖✨ Tropical Bliss: Caramelized Bananas Foster Bread Pudding Recipe 🌴🍨

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding 🍌🍞

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8

Description:

Indulge in the divine flavors of this Bananas Foster Bread Pudding, inspired by a delightful dessert served at a charming tapas bar in downtown Houston. Crafted with love by the talented chefs at Tasca’s, this sinfully delicious treat pairs perfectly with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream, creating a symphony of tropical fruit and sweet, caramelized goodness. 🌴🍨

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sauce:

   • In a medium saucepan, combine the butter, cinnamon, sugars, and pecans.
   • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugars dissolve and the mixture becomes fragrant. This will take about 5-7 minutes.

2. Preheat and Prepare:

   • Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit (165 degrees Celsius).
   • Grease a baking dish generously with butter. An 11x7x2-inch pan works perfectly for this recipe.

3. Prep the Bread:

   • Cut the French baguettes into cubes. You can aim for bite-sized pieces that will soak up all the delicious flavors.
   • Add the bread cubes into the saucepan with the buttery pecan mixture. Gently stir until the bread is thoroughly coated and infused with the heavenly flavors.

4. Prepare the Custard:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and eggs until well combined and smooth.
   • Peel the ripe bananas and slice them into rounds. Add these banana slices into the custard mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed.

5. Combine and Soak:

   • Now, fold the sugar and banana-infused custard mixtures together. Stir gently until everything is well incorporated.
   • Allow the mixture to sit for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. This time allows the bread to soak up all the luscious custard, ensuring a moist and flavorful pudding.

6. Bake to Perfection:

   • Pour the bread pudding mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
   • Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour. The pudding should be set and golden brown on top when done.

7. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Once baked to perfection, remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
   • For the ultimate experience, serve the Bananas Foster Bread Pudding warm with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
   • If you have the patience, allow the pudding to cool for about 3 hours before covering and refrigerating any leftovers. This dessert tastes amazing both warm and chilled!

Tips:

• Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bread pudding will be. Look for bananas with brown speckles on the peel for the best results.

• Cubed Bread: Cutting the bread into cubes allows for better absorption of the custard mixture, ensuring a decadently moist pudding.

• Ice Cream Pairing: While cinnamon ice cream is a fantastic match for this dessert, feel free to get creative with your ice cream choices. A scoop of caramel or banana-flavored ice cream would also be delightful.

• Make Ahead: You can prepare the bread pudding ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight. Simply bake it when you’re ready to serve for a convenient and delicious dessert option.

• Serve with Love: Whether enjoyed as a comforting treat on a cozy evening or shared with friends and family at a gathering, this Bananas Foster Bread Pudding is sure to impress with its rich flavors and irresistible charm. 🍌✨

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• Calories: 1425.3
• Total Fat: 80.3g
  • Saturated Fat: 42g
• Cholesterol: 325.6mg
• Sodium: 1364.8mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 159.1g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.9g
  • Sugar: 60g
• Protein: 22.8g

Enjoy every delightful bite of this Bananas Foster Bread Pudding, a true indulgence that captures the essence of tropical bliss in every spoonful. 🌺🥖✨