Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transform your ordinary dessert experience into an extraordinary adventure of flavor! This Banana Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce is not just a recipe—it's a decadent symphony of rich, moist bread, caramelized bananas, and a sinfully delicious rum sauce that will make your taste buds dance with pure delight. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests or treat yourself to a luxurious homemade dessert, this recipe promises to be your new obsession that bridges the gap between classic comfort food and gourmet indulgence.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs 5 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed stale bread
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined and smooth.
- Add mashed bananas to the egg mixture and stir thoroughly, ensuring the bananas are evenly distributed.
- Place cubed stale bread in the prepared baking dish, spreading them out in an even layer.
- Pour the melted butter over the bread cubes, ensuring they are lightly coated.
- Gently pour the banana-egg mixture over the bread, pressing down lightly to help the bread absorb the liquid.
- Allow the bread pudding to sit for 10 minutes, letting the bread fully absorb the liquid mixture.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
- While the pudding bakes, prepare the rum sauce by combining rum, additional butter, and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Simmer the rum sauce for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens slightly.
- Remove bread pudding from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
- Drizzle warm rum sauce over the bread pudding before serving. Can be served warm or at room temperature.
Tips
- Use stale bread for the best texture - slightly dried bread absorbs the custard mixture more effectively, creating a more luxurious pudding.
- Let the bread soak in the banana-egg mixture for at least 10 minutes to ensure maximum flavor absorption.
- For extra richness, consider using whole milk or even half-and-half instead of regular milk.
- If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, substitute the rum with vanilla extract or apple juice in the sauce.
- Check the pudding's doneness by inserting a knife near the center - it should come out clean with no liquid egg mixture.
- For a beautiful presentation, serve the pudding warm with a generous drizzle of rum sauce and a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 420kcal
Carbohydrates: 65g
Protein: 10g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 110mg
