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Pumpkin Banana Bread Bread Pudding

My favorite moist and dense pumpkin banana bread, full of flavor and spice, made into a creamy, rich, custard-like bread pudding!
Course Dessert
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings 8 -10 servings
Author Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl

Ingredients

For pumpkin banana bread bread pudding:

  • 1 loaf Pumpkin Banana Bread cut into scant 1-inch cubes, stale or toasted
  • 2 c. heavy cream
  • 1 c. whole milk
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • Powdered sugar for sprinkling

For caramelized bananas:

  • 3 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • 2 tbsp. water
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 medium bananas peeled and sliced

Instructions

For pumpkin banana bread bread pudding:

  • Arrange the bread cubes into a greased 3-quart baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the cream mixture evenly over the bread, making sure to splash all of the bread with the cream mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes, or until the custard is set, and the edges of the bread pudding are golden brown and crispy. Do not overbake.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar, and serve warm with caramelized bananas.

For caramelized bananas:

  • In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine brown sugar, butter, water, vanilla, and bananas.
  • Cook for 3-4 minutes, gently stirring the bananas occasionally, until bananas are golden brown and soft, and the brown sugar mixture has caramelized.
  • Serve warm over bread pudding.