Bananas Foster Bread Pudding (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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16 ounces Challah bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
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4 cups milk
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5 eggs
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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½ cup sugar
→ For the Sauce
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½ cup butter
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1 ½ cups brown sugar, packed
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon nutmeg
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⅛ teaspoon cloves
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½ teaspoon rum extract
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½ cup heavy cream
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3 bananas, sliced
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla.
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Add the bread cubes to the custard mixture and stir to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 11 x 7 baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
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Pour the soaked bread along with any remaining custard into the prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and set aside.
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In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Add heavy cream and stir until well combined. Stir in bananas and rum extract.
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Pour the sauce over the baked bread pudding. Serve warm and optionally top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.