Caramelized Banana and Coconut Rum Bread Pudding

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Warm and comforting bread pudding enriched with coconut rum and topped with caramelized bananas for a tropical twist on a classic dessert. This Caribbean-inspired recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers day-old brioche bread, coconut milk, large eggs into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 370 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves 8 Caribbean cuisine 370 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 6 cups cubed day-old brioche bread into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups coconut milk, 3 large eggs, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup coconut rum, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Pour the coconut milk mixture evenly over the bread cubes, pressing the bread down gently to soak. Let sit for 15 minutes to absorb.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, heat 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup brown sugar and cook until sugar dissolves and butter is foamy, about 1 minute. Add 3 sliced ripe bananas and cook for 3-4 minutes until bananas are golden and caramelized, turning gently.
  5. Step 5: Bake the bread pudding uncovered for 40 minutes until custard is set and top is golden.
  6. Step 6: Spoon the caramelized bananas and sauce over the warm bread pudding before serving.

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