Bread pudding is a Southern classic that has a special spot in everyone’s hearts. It’s one of those foods that really shows how something amazing can be made from just a few, basic ingredients. This recipe takes a fun spin on the traditional bread pudding with another fan favorite: bananas foster! Easy to make and fun to eat, this dessert will be a hit no matter the audience! Pro tip: Coating the baking dish in butter and Sugar in the Raw adds even more flavor and a great texture to your bread pudding.
Bread Pudding
4 c stale bread, cubed
2 c milk
6 whole eggs
6 egg yolks
1 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
Method
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Pour the milk into a saucepan, and heat on the stove to a low simmer. While the milk heats, whisk together the eggs, egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Once the milk has warmed up, slowly pour it into the egg mixture whisking constantly. When the milk is fully incorporated, pour over the bread and gently fold the mixture until all the bread is evenly coated in the custard. Pour the bread pudding into a baking dish that has been buttered and coated in Sugar in the Raw. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the bread pudding is a nice golden brown and has set in the center.
Bananas Foster Sauce
1 stick butter
2 bananas, sliced
Juice of one orange
1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 c bourbon
1 tsp cinnamon
Method
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat, then add brown sugar and bananas. Let this cook for a few minutes before adding your bourbon. Allow your sauce to cook until the smell of alcohol dissipates, stirring from time to time. Lastly add your cinnamon, and then pour over your bread pudding!
Happy Cooking!
C.B.