Name: Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H30M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Pinch salt; 2/3 cup cubed Brie, optional; 6 day-old croissants, torn or chopped into bite-size pieces (see Cook's Note); 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 bananas, chopped; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; 1/2 cup rum; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

For the bread pudding: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine the eggs, cream, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon, salt and Brie if using. Whisk vigorously to combine. Add the croissants; toss well to combine. Let sit for 6 or 7 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
For the bananas Foster sauce: Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the bananas and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the brown sugar, stirring until dissolved. Add the walnuts, rum, granulated sugar and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently, until thick and saucy, about 5 minutes.
Serve the bread pudding hot, topped with some of the sauce.