Description
A nostalgic comfort dessert combining soft bananas and rich custardy bread, perfect for impressing guests or satisfying cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas
- 4 cups stale bread, cubed
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your favorite baking dish.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add the cubed bread to the bowl and mix to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Pour the milk mixture over the banana-bread mixture, ensuring all the bread gets well-soaked.
- Transfer the combined mixture to your greased baking dish.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the top is golden brown and the pudding is set in the center.
- Let it cool slightly before serving.
Notes
For best texture, let the mixture soak for 10-15 minutes before baking. Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream for added luxury.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: banana, bread pudding, dessert, comfort food, easy recipe