French Toast Bread Pudding from Animal Kingdom Lodge

By á-9642

Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House
French Toast Bread Pudding served with a warm Pecan Praline Sauce
*this recipe has been converted from a larger quantity in the restaurant kitchens and not tested for home use. The flavor profile may vary from the restaurant’s version.

Ingredients

• 4 loaves Raisin Bread
• 2 loaves Kaiser Rolls
• 1 qt Egg Yolks
• 2 TBSP Cinnamon
• 1 TBSP Salt
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 cup Syrup
• 1 gallon Heavy Cream
• Caramel, Banana and Nut Topping
• 3 Bananas- sliced
• 1 cup Pecans Chopped
• 2 batches Caramel (recipe below)
• Caramel
• 1 packed cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 4 tablespoons butter
• Pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Details

Adapted from disneyfoodblog.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cut bread into 1×1 cubes and place into a Lexan.
Mix egg yolks, cinnamon, salt, sugar, syrup and heavy cream together in
a cambro.
Pour egg mixture into the bread and mix thoroughly.
Place Mixture into container and sprinkle granulated sugar on top with 4
butter pats.
Place in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes.

Caramel, Banana and Nut Topping:

Have sliced bananas and place them in warm caramel sauce.
Add pecans to the caramel sauce.

Caramel:

Mix the brown sugar, half-and-half, butter and salt in a saucepan over
medium-low heat. Cook while whisking gently for 5 to 7 minutes, until it
gets thicker. Add the vanilla and cook another minute to thicken
further. Turn off the heat, cool slightly and pour the sauce into a jar.
Refrigerate until cold.