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Banana Bread Pudding with caramel sauce on top

Banana Bread Pudding

A Caribbean-style baked dessert made with ripe bananas, custard-soaked bread, and warm island spices. Enhanced with warm spices and a hint of vanilla, this dish is perfect served warm with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Desserts, Festive & Holiday Recipes
Cuisine Trinidadian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 1 loaf day-old bread torn into 1–2 inch pieces
  • 2 1/4 cups warm milk
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon custard powder
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 ripe bananas sliced
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
    Ingredients laid out on cutting board for banana bread pudding
  • In a large bowl, whisk the warm milk and butter until the butter is fully melted.
    Combined liquids
  • In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of the warm milk with custard powder until smooth. Add this to the milk mixture and whisk to combine.
    custard powder with small bit of milk mixture and a spoon in a bowl
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
    Eggs, sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla in a bowl
  • Combine the egg mixture with the milk mixture and whisk thoroughly.
    milk mixture and egg mixture mixed in a bowl.
  • Add the bread pieces, bananas, and raisins to a large bowl. Pour the custard over and mix gently, pressing to ensure the bread absorbs the liquid.
    Bread loaf in a bowl starting to be torn apart
  • Cover and let rest for 20 minutes.
  • Transfer to prepared dish and bake for 50–55 minutes, or until golden and just set.
    Bread mixture in an oven proof dish with a spatula resting on the side
  • Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with caramel sauce or coconut ice cream.
    baked banana bread pudding

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for a sweeter flavor.
  • Custard powder adds body and flavor; it's optional but recommended.
  • Ensure the bread is dry to absorb the custard mixture effectively.
  • Serve warm with caramel sauce or a scoop of coconut ice cream for an indulgent treat.
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