Banana-Chocolate Caramel Bread Pudding

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"This is a a sinfully delicious creamy bread pudding! Recipe #78088 works great with this recipe, just make certain that the sauce is room temperature before using in this recipe."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 cups cubed Italian bread (crusts removed and cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 2 ripe bananas (sliced crosswise)
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1⁄2 cup chopped toasted walnuts (or use pecans)
• 1⁄2 cup caramel sauce (room temperature)
• 3 cups half-and-half cream
• 3 large eggs
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• vanilla ice cream

directions

1. Set oven to 325 degrees.
2. Butter a 9-inch baking dish.
3. Spread the bread cubes into the bottom of the baking dish.
4. Arrange the banana slices over the top of the bread, then sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts.
5. Drizzle the caramel sauce over top.
6. In a bowl beat cream with eggs, cream cheese and cinnamon until smooth and combined; pour evenly over the top.
7. Let stand at room temperature for 20 minutes.
8. Bake for about 45-50 minutes to 1 hour.
9. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
10. Serve warm topped with ice cream.
11. Delicious!

Reviews

[La Dilettante]

I'm always looking for new and fabulous desserts to take to potlucks, and this one is drop-dead delicious! Kittencal, you should have your own food show!

 

[kittycatmom]

"Sinfully Delicious" is an UNDERSTATEMENT! I can't believe this recipe hasn't been reviewed! I made as written, although I used caramel sauce I had on hand. SO good!!!! Thanks for another winner KITTEN!