Guston

Banana bread pudding

A comforting dessert made from grilled bananas, spiced milk, and bread cubes baked until golden.

Matthew Norman Broussard
Prep
15m
Cook
35m
Steps
7
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy

Method

  1. Step 1Grill the bananas

    Flatten the bananas using a rolling pin and grill them until caramelized on both sides.

    Banana
  2. Step 2Prepare the custard base

    Blend the grilled bananas with milk, cinnamon, and sugar until smooth.

    Note

    Add sugar to taste, starting with a small amount and adjusting as needed.

    BananaMilkCinnamonSugar
  3. Step 3Cube the bread

    Cut the bread into large cubes and place them in a metal bowl or baking pan.

    Bread
  4. Step 4Combine and soak

    Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes and mix gently to coat. Let it soak for a few minutes.

    Bread
  5. Step 5Transfer to baking pan

    Transfer the soaked bread mixture to a greased loaf pan, pressing it down evenly.

  6. Step 6Bake

    Bake the bread pudding in a preheated oven until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.

    Note

    No baking temperature or time stated in the source, but typically 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes.

  7. Step 7Serve

    Let the pudding cool slightly, then slice and top with whipped cream. Optionally drizzle with caramel or your favorite sauce.

    Note

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

    Cream