Ingredients:
- 1 large loaf bread cubbed
- 10 eggs
- 2 cups light brown sugar, divided
- 1-3/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup bourbon or whiskey
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch kosher salt
- 5 bananas halved lengthwise
- 2 tbsp salted butter, diced
- Sea salt for serving
- Whipped cream or ice cream for serving
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange bread cubes in an even layer on a sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 30 minutes. Transfer to a 4-quart baking dish. Whisk the eggs in a medium mixing bowl. Add 1 cup of the brown sugar, cream, bourbon, spices and salt. Whisk until completely combined. Pour mixture over the bread to evenly coat. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake for one hour or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool slightly. If pudding is puffed up, lightly press down with the back of a heavy pan. Layer banana slices side by side and cover with the remaining brown sugar. Distribute butter over surface. Caramilze bananas with a creme brûlée torch. Alternately, place dish under a low broiler for five minutes, rotating the dish 180 degrees halfway through. Be careful to watch for burning. Garnish with sea salt, whipped cream and or ice cream.