Caramelized Banana Bread Pudding With Whiskey Sauce

Caramelized Banana Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce is a mouth-watering dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the richness of custard and the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg.

The bread is soaked in a mixture of eggs, heavy cream, and whole milk, creating a luscious texture that is both creamy and satisfying. The addition of caramelized brown sugar adds a crunchy, caramelized layer on top, while the whiskey sauce adds a boozy, flavorful kick to the dish.

This dessert is perfect for entertaining guests or for a special treat after dinner.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf of day-old bread (such as French or sourdough), sliced into cubes
• 4 ripe bananas, mashed
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup whiskey

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Add the mashed bananas to the bowl and stir to combine.
4. Add the bread cubes to the bowl and stir gently to coat with the banana mixture.
5. Pour the melted butter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
6. Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the melted butter.
7. Arrange the bread cubes and banana mixture in the baking dish, pressing down gently to ensure the bread is fully submerged in the liquid.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the pudding is golden brown and set.
9. While the pudding is baking, prepare the whiskey sauce. In a small saucepan, heat the whiskey over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Cook for 1-2 minutes, then remove from the heat and let cool.
10. Once cooled, whisk the whiskey into the leftover custard mixture until smooth.
11. Serve the warm banana bread pudding with a drizzle of whiskey sauce over the top.

Enjoy your delicious and unique Caramelized Banana Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce!

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