Description
This Tasty Banana Bread Pudding is a comforting and delicious dessert combining ripe bananas, stale bread, and warm spices baked to perfection. This ultimate recipe blends creamy custard with soft, flavorful bread infused with cinnamon and nutmeg, offering a delightful treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Banana Bread Pudding Base
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 4 cups stale bread, cubed
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pudding evenly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy serving.
- Mix Bananas and Bread: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas with the cubed stale bread, stirring thoroughly so the bread is evenly coated with bananas.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together whole milk, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture over the banana and bread mixture, stirring gently to allow the bread to soak up the custard-like liquid thoroughly.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in raisins or chocolate chips now if you prefer added sweetness and texture to your pudding.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the combined mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out to an even layer.
- Drizzle with Butter: Drizzle the melted unsalted butter over the top of the pudding mixture to add richness and aid in browning during baking.
- Bake: Bake the pudding in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread pudding to cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to let it set and enhance flavors.
Notes
- Using stale bread is essential for proper texture, as it absorbs the custard without becoming overly mushy.
- Raisins or chocolate chips are optional but add delightful variation to the pudding.
- Adjust sugar according to sweetness of bananas and personal preference.
- Allowing the pudding to cool slightly helps it hold its shape when served.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat before serving.
