Description
Savor the delightful taste of Caramelized Banana Bread Pudding Squares, a comforting dessert that combines sweet, ripe bananas with a creamy custard and a golden-brown crust. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this easy-to-make treat is sure to bring smiles and nostalgia to your table. With its warm aroma and irresistible flavor, each square promises to be a heavenly bite of comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 overripe bananas
- 4 cups day-old brioche or challah bread, torn into chunks
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add banana slices and 1/4 cup brown sugar; cook until caramelized (3-4 minutes).
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, remaining brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until fluffy.
- Tear the bread into chunks directly into the custard mixture; stir gently and let sit for 10 minutes.
- Fold in the caramelized bananas and pour mixture into the prepared dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg