Desserts

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

August 31, 2016

This is the result of weeks and weeks of constantly thinking and obsessing over the idea of a “Bananas Foster.” I tend to go down the rabbit hole a bit, but this was well worth it!! Let’s dive in. You’re in for a treat!

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In a hot oven proof pan or skillet, add a couple pads of butter to grease the pan…

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…followed by 3 tbsp of brown sugar…

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…and 2 quartered bananas (flat side down).

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Let the bananas caramelize for 3-4 minutes on medium heat.

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Add 1/4 cup of dark rum to the skillet—if cooking over an open flame remove from heat while pouring (VERY flammable).

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Reduce for 2 minutes, or until the caramel has slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

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In a medium sauce pot add 1 cup cream…

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… and 3 tbsp of the caramelized banana syrup.

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Give this a good whisk and then bring to a simmer.

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In a separate bowl, add 1 egg yolk.

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Whisk in a few spoonfuls of the hot sweet cream.  

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Quickly whisk to temper.

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Once tempered, transfer the custard into the hot sweet cream and quickly whisk it in.

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Transfer the ice cream mixture to the fridge and cool for 30 minutes, or until its temperature reaches 40ºF.

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Once chilled, transfer to an ice cream maker and churn accordingly.

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Transfer to the freezer to set up.

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Using stale bread, or a french loaf…

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…dice up 2 cups of bread and transfer them to a medium mixing bowl.

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In a separate mixing bowl, add in 3/4 cup of milk…

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…1 whole egg…

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…4 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp allspice…

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…2 tbsp dark rum…

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…and a pinch of salt.

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Give this a good whisk…

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…and then pour the custard mixture over the diced bread. Use just enough to soak the bread until it has completely been  absorbed.

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Depending upon the amount of moisture the bread absorbs, you can add more or less cream.

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Once the bread has absorbed the custard, layer it on top of the caramelized bananas.

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Gently pressed it into the pan until it is evenly dispersed.

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Bake at at 400ºF for 25-30 minutes, or until it becomes deep golden brown.

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I prefer to remove the caramelized bread pudding from the pan, but you can also eat it straight from the skillet!

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Whichever way you choose to eat it…

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…top it with a generous portion of the caramelized banana ice cream…

 

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…a drizzle of banana rum caramel…

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…and some more of those GLOURIOUS caramelized bananas!

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Another way to plate this is by adding a slice of the bananas foster bread pudding to a medium bowl…

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…pouring in a bit of dark rum…

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…and IGNITE!

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Top with a scoop of the caramelized banana ice cream…

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…and a hearty drizzle of banana rum caramel! Enjoy.

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| Top Left: Ice Cream Maker & Attachment | Top Middle: Cutting Board | Top Right: Mixing Bowls |

| Bottom Middle: Skillet | Bottom Right: All-Clad Sauce Pan |

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  • albert muñoz September 1, 2016 at 10:46 am

    wow! It looks delicious!! Thank u for your recipes, you are a great chef 🙂

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