Banana & Chocolate Bread Pudding Recipe
flaky croissants, bitter sweet chocolate, bananas served warm with chocolate sauce, and whipped cream
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Ingredients
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Bread Pudding Base
Chocolate Sauce
Whipped Cream
Method
Bread Pudding Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Croissants
Cut the flaky croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- 3
Slice the Bananas
Peel and slice the ripe bananas. Arrange the banana slices evenly over the croissant pieces.
- 4
Make the Custard Mixture
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until well combined.
- 5
Combine Mixture with Croissants
Pour the custard mixture over the croissant and banana layers in the baking dish. Allow it to soak for about 15-20 minutes.
- 6
Bake the Bread Pudding
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Chocolate Sauce Preparation
- 7
Melt the Chocolate
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the bittersweet chocolate and heavy cream. Stir until melted and smooth.
- 8
Add Butter
Remove from heat and stir in the butter until fully melted and incorporated.
Whipped Cream Preparation
- 9
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
