These delicious banana bread pudding cups are the perfect warm treats for fall desserts. Combining the comforting flavors of banana bread with a rich baked custard, they are topped with a luscious caramel drizzle for an extra touch of sweetness.
This recipe is an easy bake that transforms leftover banana bread into a cozy dessert that everyone will love. Ideal for gatherings or a comforting night in, these pudding cups are sure to impress.
Warm & Comforting Banana Bread Pudding Cups
These pudding cups feature layers of gooey banana bread soaked in a creamy custard, baked to golden perfection. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 4 cups banana bread, cubed
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce for drizzling
- Chopped nuts or chocolate chips for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a muffin tin or ramekins.
- Mix Custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Combine: Add the cubed banana bread to the custard mixture, gently folding until the bread is fully coated.
- Fill Cups: Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin or ramekins, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the custard is set.
- Cool Slightly: Allow the pudding cups to cool for a few minutes before drizzling with caramel sauce and adding any optional toppings.
- Serve: Enjoy warm, either on their own or with a scoop of ice cream.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 cups
- Calories: 320kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
