Banana Bread and Butter Pudding with Cinnamon
Caramelized banana slices layered with buttered bread cubes and custard, baked until golden and set. Lemon juice prevents browning while marmalade adds citrus depth. The eggy custard soaks through the bread for a tender crumb, finished with warming cinnamon spice.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Toss banana slices with lemon juice.
- 3
Spread banana slices on the base of the baking dish.
- 4
Dot banana layer with marmalade.
- 5
Butter the bread and cut into cubes, then layer over banana.
- 6
Beat eggs, milk, and sugar together, then pour over the pudding.
- 7
Allow to soak for 15 minutes.
- 8
Dust with cinnamon.
- 9
Bake until puffed and set, 30-40 minutes.
Good to Know
Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Reheat gently at 160°C.
Assemble through soaking step, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Add 5-10 minutes baking time if chilled.
Warm, optionally with whipped cream or custard sauce.
Common Mistakes
Skip lemon juice to avoid blackened banana.
Use softened not melted butter for even bread coating.
Reduce soak time below 15 minutes to avoid soggy bread before baking.