Jul 13 2026
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Banana Bread Pudding Recipe

Inspired by Paris Bistro
Time1h 30m
Serves6

Warm banana and chocolate chip loaf topped with caramel and served with vanilla gelato

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Ingredients

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For the Banana Bread Pudding

For the Caramel Sauce

For Serving

Method

For the Banana Bread Pudding

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut the banana bread loaf into 1-inch cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix the Custard

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Bread and Custard

    Pour the custard mixture over the cubed banana bread, ensuring all pieces are soaked. Let it sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the custard.

  4. 4

    Add Chocolate Chips

    Gently fold in the chocolate chips into the bread mixture.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

For the Caramel Sauce

  1. 6

    Make the Caramel

    In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns into a golden-brown liquid, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

  2. 7

    Add Butter and Cream

    Once the sugar is melted, carefully stir in the butter until melted, then slowly whisk in the heavy cream until smooth.

  3. 8

    Finish the Sauce

    Add a pinch of sea salt, stir well, and remove from heat. Allow the caramel sauce to cool slightly.

For Serving

  1. 9

    Plate the Dessert

    Spoon a generous serving of warm banana bread pudding onto a plate, drizzle with caramel sauce, and top with a scoop of vanilla gelato.

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