Description
A warm, comforting dessert made with ripe bananas and leftover bread, soaked in a rich custard and baked until golden. Perfect for using up stale bread and creating a delicious treat.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cubed day-old bread
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: caramel sauce or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Place the cubed bread in a large mixing bowl.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add the mashed bananas to the custard mixture and stir well.
- Pour the banana custard mixture over the bread cubes and gently stir to combine. Let it sit for 10–15 minutes to allow the bread to soak.
- If using, fold in chopped nuts.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and drizzle melted butter on top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm with optional caramel sauce or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
- Stale bread works best as it soaks up the custard better.
- You can substitute milk alternatives for dairy-free versions.
- Add chocolate chips for a sweeter variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg