Bread Pudding with Bananas and Cream Cheese

Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this decadent Bread Pudding with Bananas and Cream Cheese. This rich and creamy recipe transforms day-old bread into a custardy masterpiece, layered with slices of ripe bananas and pockets of tangy cream cheese that melt into every bite. A luscious custard made with whole milk, heavy cream, warm spices, and vanilla infuses the bread, creating a dessert that’s golden and crisp on the top while irresistibly soft inside. Perfect for brunches, family dinners, or holiday treats, this crowd-pleasing dessert bakes to perfection in under an hour. Serve it warm with a dollop of whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, or a drizzle of caramel for a show-stopping finish.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 cups (cubed) Day-old bread (French, brioche, or challah)
• 2 large (sliced) Ripe bananas
• 6 oz (cubed) Cream cheese
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Vanilla extract
• 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Butter (for greasing)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter and set it aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until fully combined.

Step 3

Cut the day-old bread into 1-inch cubes. Place the bread cubes into the prepared baking dish in an even layer.

Step 4

Slice the ripe bananas and arrange the slices evenly across the layer of bread cubes.

Step 5

Cube the cream cheese and sprinkle the cubes throughout the bread and bananas.

Step 6

Slowly pour the custard mixture over the bread, bananas, and cream cheese, ensuring everything is evenly saturated. Gently press down with a spatula to help absorb the custard.

Step 7

Allow the mixture to sit for 10-15 minutes to ensure the bread soaks up the custard.

Step 8

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.

Step 10

Remove the bread pudding from the oven and allow it to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream, powdered sugar, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for added indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3087.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7578.1

Total Fat 298.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 161.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 1808.3mg	0%
Sodium 9279.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1034.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 46.0g	0%
Total Sugars 363.1g
Protein 204.8g	0%

Vitamin D 385.8IU	0%
Calcium 1702.0mg	0%
Iron 42.4mg	0%
Potassium 3794.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.1%

Protein: 10.7%

Carbs: 54.2%