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Bananas Foster Croissant Bread Pudding


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  • Author: Julia
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Bananas Foster Croissant Bread Pudding is a decadent dessert combining buttery croissants, creamy custard, and a rich rum-infused bananas foster sauce. It’s the ultimate indulgence with a luxurious caramelized topping and rum-soaked bananas. Perfect for any special occasion!


Ingredients

For the Croissant Bread Pudding:

1215 small stale croissants

1 cup light brown sugar, packed

½ cup dark brown sugar, packed

¼ cup water

1 ½ cups heavy cream

1 ½ cups half & half

¼ cup dark rum

2 tablespoons banana liqueur

5 large eggs, lightly beaten

½ teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste (or pure vanilla extract)

For the Bananas Foster Sauce:

1 cup granulated sugar

¼ cup water

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

½ cup heavy cream

3 tablespoons dark rum

1 tablespoon banana liqueur

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of kosher salt

34 bananas, sliced into coins


Instructions

  • Prepare the Croissant Bread Pudding: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9″ x 13″ baking dish and fill it snugly with the croissants.
    In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugars and water over medium-high heat. Stir until dissolved. Meanwhile, warm heavy cream and half & half in a microwave-safe bowl.
    Add rum and banana liqueur to the cream mixture, then pour into the sugar mixture, whisking constantly.
    Slowly pour the hot sugar mixture into the beaten eggs, whisking constantly. Pour the custard over the croissants and press them down to soak through.
    Bake for 30-45 minutes or until golden and set.

  • Make the Bananas Foster Sauce: In a saucepan, combine sugar and water, heating over medium-high heat until the sugar melts and turns amber.
    Add cold butter cubes, whisking continuously. Once melted, add cream, rum, banana liqueur, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Let it thicken, then add sliced bananas.
    Drizzle the sauce over the baked croissant bread pudding and serve.

Notes

No Rum Version: Omit the rum and banana liqueur for a kid-friendly version.

Add Nuts: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the bread pudding for extra texture.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American