Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of banana bread pudding—a delightful dessert that combines sweet, ripe bananas with creamy custard and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this simple recipe is sure to evoke nostalgia and create cherished memories. With a golden-brown crust and a luscious texture, every bite promises an explosion of flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 4 cups stale brioche or challah bread (torn into chunks)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky for texture.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.
- Fold the torn bread chunks and mashed bananas into the custard mixture, ensuring all pieces are coated without overmixing.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden brown on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg