Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread Pudding (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 loaf Chocolate Chip Banana Nut Bread (about ⅔ of a loaf for small casserole dish)
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¼ cup golden raisins (soaked for 30 minutes or more)
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¼ cup raisins (soaked for 30 minutes or more)
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¼ cup chopped walnuts (soaked for 30 minutes or more)
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½ cup butter (salted, 1 stick - melted and cooled)
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¼ cup sugar
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2 cups half & half
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1 cup whole milk
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3 large eggs
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2 egg yolks
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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¼ teaspoon cinnamon
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⅛ cup confectioners sugar (optional, for dusting)
# Instructions:
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Soak raisins, golden raisins, and walnuts in warm water for 30 minutes prior to starting your bread pudding. Rinse and drain.
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Butter your baking dish. I am using a 2 qt casserole dish with about ⅔ of a standard 9 x 5 inch loaf of banana bread.
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Tear chocolate chip banana nut bread into chunks approximately 1 inch in size and layer them in the bottom of your baking dish. Add a layer of the rinsed raisins, golden raisins, and crushed walnuts then repeat layers one more time. Do not fill to the very top edge of your dish as the bread will expand during baking.
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In a medium to large mixing bowl, combine the half & half, whole milk, eggs, yolks, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined, then pour over the layered banana bread chunks, raisins and nuts. If needed, add milk to ensure bread is well covered with liquid.
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Soak the layered bread pudding in the custard mix for about 30 minutes, then preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Place bread pudding in preheated oven on the middle rack and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the custard is set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. The top will be browned and the pudding will be set between the bread pieces in the center.
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Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving warm. Dust with confectioners sugar, if desired.
# Notes:
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Makes excellent use of leftover banana bread
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Soaking dried fruits and nuts prevents them from absorbing too much moisture from the custard
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Can be prepared ahead and baked before serving
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Can be served with additional toppings like caramel sauce or ice cream