Tropical Ohana Bread Pudding with Bananas Foster Bliss Sauce
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with our Tropical Ohana Bread Pudding, inspired by the beloved dish from Disney's Polynesian Resort. This rich and decadent treat combines fluffy bread pudding, perfectly infused with spices, and topped with a luscious banana foster sauce. The warm, sweet sauce, made from dark brown sugar, spiced rum, and fresh bananas, brings the dish to life, making it a perfect finale for any meal. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, every bite transports you to a tropical paradise.
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Servings
1000
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Eggs
5 (Beaten)
Whole milk
3 cups (None)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (None)
Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon (Ground)
Sugar
1 1/2 cups (Granulated)
French bread
8 cups (Cubed)
Dark brown sugar
4 ounces (Packed)
Corn syrup
4 ounces (None)
Unsalted butter
4 ounces (Cubed)
Heavy cream
1 cup (Divided)
Vanilla extract
1 teaspoon (None)
Spiced rum
1 cup (None)
Bananas
1 cup (Sliced)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a large baking dish with unsalted butter.
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, salt, sugar, nutmeg, and cinnamon until fully combined.
3
Cut the French bread into 1/2-inch cubes and gently fold it into the egg mixture until all the bread is soaked. Let it sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
4
Carefully pour the bread mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes in the dish.
6
While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the Bananas Foster sauce. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the dark brown sugar, corn syrup, unsalted butter, and half of the heavy cream.
7
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil and let it boil for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8
After 10 minutes, add the remaining heavy cream and allow it to boil for an additional minute.
9
Carefully stir in the spiced rum and vanilla extract. Use a long lighter to flambé the mixture – ignite safely and let the flames extinguish naturally. Reduce heat to a simmer, stirring continuously with a heat-resistant spatula.
10
Peel and slice the bananas, then add them to the simmering caramel sauce. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to serve.
11
To serve, place a scoop of vanilla ice cream on each serving of warm bread pudding and generously drizzle the warm Bananas Foster sauce over the top.
Nutrition Information
45g
Fat
135g
Carbs
12.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tropical Ohana Bread Pudding?
It is a rich and decadent dessert inspired by Disney's Polynesian Resort, featuring a spiced bread pudding base topped with a luscious Bananas Foster sauce.
What inspired this specific recipe?
This recipe is inspired by the famous dish served at Disney's Polynesian Resort.
How much time is required to bake the bread pudding?
The bread pudding needs to bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes.
At what temperature should the oven be set?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
What type of bread is recommended for this recipe?
French bread is recommended, cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
How long should the bread soak in the egg mixture?
The bread should sit and soak for about 10 minutes to properly absorb the flavors.
What ingredients are in the Bananas Foster sauce?
The sauce is made from dark brown sugar, corn syrup, unsalted butter, heavy cream, spiced rum, vanilla extract, and fresh bananas.
How many eggs are used in the pudding?
The recipe calls for 5 beaten eggs.
What spices are used to season the bread pudding?
The pudding is seasoned with ground nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.
How do you know when the bread pudding is finished baking?
It is done when the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Is the butter used in this recipe salted or unsalted?
The recipe specifies using unsalted butter for both greasing the dish and making the sauce.
How do you prepare the Bananas Foster sauce?
Combine dark brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and half the cream; boil for 10 minutes, add the rest of the cream, boil for 1 minute, then add rum and vanilla before flambéing.
How should the bananas be prepared?
The bananas should be peeled and sliced before being added to the simmering caramel sauce.
Is there a special technique used for the sauce?
Yes, the recipe involves a flambé technique where the rum and vanilla mixture is ignited safely with a long lighter.
What is the calorie count per serving?
One serving of this bread pudding contains approximately 1000 calories.
What is the fat content of this dish?
There are 45 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
A single serving contains 135 grams of carbohydrates.
How much protein does this dessert provide?
This dessert provides 12.5 grams of protein per serving.
What type of milk is used in the pudding?
The recipe calls for 3 cups of whole milk.
What type of sugar is used for the sauce?
Dark brown sugar is used to give the sauce its rich flavor.
How should the dessert be served?
It should be served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and the Bananas Foster sauce drizzled over the top.
How long should the pudding cool before serving?
Allow the bread pudding to cool for 5 minutes in the dish after removing it from the oven.
What kind of rum is used in the sauce?
One cup of spiced rum is used for the Bananas Foster sauce.
How much heavy cream is needed?
The recipe requires 1 cup of heavy cream, divided into two parts during the sauce-making process.
What size cubes should the French bread be?
The French bread should be cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
Can I use granulated sugar in the pudding?
Yes, the bread pudding base uses 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar.
What is the consistency of the final sauce?
The sauce is a warm, sweet caramel-like mixture with fresh banana slices.
Is this a light dessert?
No, this is an indulgent, rich dessert with 1000 calories per serving.
How many ingredients are in the recipe?
There are 13 total ingredients required for this recipe.
What type of vanilla is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.