Ohana Bread Pudding a la Mode with Banana-Caramel Sauce-Disney World

By MJH

Ingredients

• 8 cups cubed 'Ohana pineapple bread or Challah bread
• 5 eggs
• 3 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 cup spiced rum (substitute 2 tablespoons rum extract)
• Banana slices
• Vanilla ice cream

Details

Adapted from thedisneychef.com

Preparation

Step 1

Toast bread in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes, or until dried and toasted. Meanwhile, combine eggs, milk, salt, 1½ cups sugar, and nutmeg and whisk until sugar is dissolved. Spread toasted bread in a rectangle casserole dish and pour egg and milk mixture over the bread. Toss lightly. Let stand 10 minutes.
Bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 45-60 minutes or until top is crunchy and browned slightly and custard is soft, but not runny. Cool 5 minutes before cutting.
While bread pudding is baking, add corn syrup, butter, ½ cup sugar, and ½ cup sugar to saucepan. Bring to a low boil, then slowly add heavy cream, maintaining the boil. Add rum and flambe (skip this step if using extract). Cook 10-15 minutes or until caramel reaches 235 degrees (soft ball stage). Remove from heat and add extract and salt. Cool slightly.
To serve bread pudding, cut bread pudding, top with sliced bananas, caramel, and ice cream. Serve immediately.