Description
A warm, comforting twist on classic bread pudding—featuring ripe mashed bananas and crunchy walnuts baked in a rich, creamy custard, then drizzled with sweet caramel sauce. This decadent dessert (or brunch treat) delivers cozy flavors and irresistible texture.
Ingredients
Bread Pudding:
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1 (16 oz) loaf French bread, cubed (1–2″)
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4 eggs
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1 cup heavy cream
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1½ cups milk
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1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 Tbsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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¼ tsp allspice
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½ tsp salt
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4 ripe bananas, mashed
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1¼ cups chopped walnuts, divided
Caramel Sauce:
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½ cup brown sugar
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3 Tbsp butter
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½ tsp vanilla
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Splash of milk
Instructions
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Prep & soak: Preheat oven to 350 °F. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk eggs, heavy cream, milk, sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar, vanilla, spices, and salt until blended. Stir in mashed bananas and 1 cup of walnuts. Pour mixture over bread; let sit ~20 minutes to soak.
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Bake: Transfer to a greased 9×13″ pan, sprinkle remaining walnuts. Bake 60 minutes or until center is set and top is golden. Cool slightly.
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Make caramel: In microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, vanilla, and milk. Heat, stirring until bubbling and smooth.
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Serve: Drizzle warm caramel over pudding. Slice and serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Tips: If bread doesn’t soak evenly, cover with foil first 10–15 min and then bake uncovered
Storage: Keep covered in the fridge up to 5 days; individually wrap to freeze up to 3 months .
Serving temperature: Delicious warm or cold—serve your preference
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert (also brunch-worthy)
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread pudding, caramel sauce, walnut dessert, custard pudding, brunch dessert