Warm Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding That Melts in Your Mouth

April 26, 2025

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.

Warm Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding That Melts in Your Mouth
🥄 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.

Warm Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding That Melts in Your Mouth

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.