Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • BREAD PUDDING
  • 1 - loaf brioche bread
  • 2 cup(s) milk
  • 2 cup(s) heavy cream
  • 4 - eggs
  • 4 - egg yolks
  • 1 cup(s) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract
  • SAUCE
  • 8 ounce(s) bacon, rendered in oven until crispy
  • 1/2 pound(s) butter
  • 1/2 pound(s) dark brown sugar
  • 2 cup(s) maple syrup
  • 2 cup(s) heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon(s) vanilla extract
  • - bananas, sliced

Instruction

  • Cut the crust off brioche. Cut brioche into 1-inch cubes.
  • Spread them in a shallow pan and set aside. Mix the remaining ingredients, using an immersion blender.
  • Strain the mixture and pour over the brioche, mixing well. Cover in plastic and refrigerate overnight.
  • Grease a square pan and lightly sprinkle the bottom with sugar. Place the brioche mixture into the pan in an even layer, about 1½ inches thick. Sprinkle the top with sugar. Bake in 350° oven for 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.
  • SAUCE: In a 3-qt. saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until it becomes light brown. Whisk the brown sugar, maple syrup and heavy cream into the butter and bring to a boil. Add the bacon and vanilla extract.
  • Using an immersion blender, mix sauce until bacon is in small pieces. Strain the sauce. To serve, cut the bread pudding into squares or rectangles. Top with a layer of fresh banana slices and sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top. Use a torch on the dish to caramelize the sugar. Cover with sauce.