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Rich chocolate chunks, sweet ripe bananas, and fluffy bread soaked in a velvety custard come together in this irresistible dessert. It’s comfort food at its finest—served warm and perfect for any night that needs a little extra sweetness.

🥄 Ingredients:

• 4 cups cubed day-old brioche or challah bread
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Butter for greasing

🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Prep the Bread:
🍞 Grease a baking dish with butter. Spread bread cubes evenly inside. Sprinkle with chocolate chunks and dollops of mashed banana.

2️⃣ Make the Custard:
🥄 In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.

3️⃣ Combine and Soak:
💧 Pour the custard evenly over the bread mixture. Gently press down with a spoon to help the bread soak up the custard. Let sit for 15–20 minutes.

4️⃣ Bake:
🔥 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.

5️⃣ Serve Warm:
🍨 Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or an extra drizzle of chocolate sauce.

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💡 Helpful Tip:

Using day-old bread is key—fresher bread won’t soak up the custard as well. If your bread is too soft, toast it in the oven at 300°F for 10 minutes before using.