Ingredients:
For the Banana Pudding:
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 cups day-old bread, cubed (brioche or challah works great)
For the Bananas Foster Sauce:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp dark rum (optional – or substitute with 1 tsp rum extract)
- 1–2 bananas, sliced (for topping)
🔥 Instructions:
1.
Prepare the Pudding Mixture:
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, cream, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in the sliced bananas and cubed bread. Let sit for 5 minutes so the bread absorbs the custard.
2.
Grease the Slow Cooker:
Lightly grease the inside of your slow cooker with butter or non-stick spray.
3.
Pour and Cook:
Pour the pudding mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 to 2½ hours, or until the custard is set and the top is lightly browned.
4.
Make the Bananas Foster Sauce:
While the pudding cooks, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring until melted and bubbly. Carefully add rum (or extract) and cook 1–2 minutes. Add sliced bananas and cook for another minute until softened. Remove from heat.
5.
Serve:
Spoon the warm pudding into bowls. Top with Bananas Foster sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
🍨 Optional Toppings:
- Chopped pecans or walnuts
- A drizzle of caramel sauce
- Toasted coconut flakes
- A sprinkle of sea salt