Banana Bread Pudding Thanksgiving Recipe

Three white bowls filled with banana bread pudding topped with ice cream sit on a rectangular plate. Vanilla pods are arranged on a round cutting board nearby. Four spoons are placed in front of the plate, all on a wooden table—perfect for a Thanksgiving recipe delight.

Banana Bread Pudding Thanksgiving Recipe

Warm and indulgent, this Banana Bread Pudding Thanksgiving Recipe is a perfect blend of sweet bananas, cinnamon spice, and rich vanilla flavors. Elevate your holiday desserts with this unique and comforting treat that’s sure to impress family and friends!

Course Dessert

Cuisine Holiday

Keyword banana bread pudding, cinnamon banana bread ideas, comforting banana pudding, festive bread pudding, Thanksgiving dessert recipe, unique fall desserts, warm holiday desserts

Method Oven

Main Ingredient Grains

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 371kcal

Author Kelli Miller

Equipment

Ingredients

1 loaf day old Italian bread cut into 1/2–inch cubes about 4 1/2 cups
2 Cup(s) half-and-half
¼ Cup(s) white chocolate coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons banana rum
¼ Cup(s) Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Sugar
2 eggs
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste
2 ripe bananas small dice
2 tablespoons Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a medium saucepan, whisk together half-and-half, chocolate, banana rum and Pure Vanilla Sugar.
Cook mixture over medium-low heat until chocolate melts and sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes.
Add bread cubes to saucepan and toss to coat; set aside until bread absorbs liquid.
In medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cinnamon and Pure Vanilla Bean Paste.
Transfer soaked bread cubes into bowl with egg mixture, add diced bananas, and stir to combine.
Place mixture into a 2-quart baking dish coated with nonstick spray.
Before baking, sprinkle top of pudding with Pure Vanilla Sugar.
Bake for 40 minutes.
Cool and serve with vanilla ice cream topped with warm caramel or chocolate sauce.

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