"Whipping up a batch of bread pudding doesn’t get easier than this! The slow cooker creates a smooth and custardy texture. This version is rich with bananas, warm spices, and caramel sauce for a bread pudding twist on the famous New Orleans dessert: Bananas Foster!..."
INGREDIENTS
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16-ounce French brioche loaf, cut into 3/4-inch cubes (12 cups)
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter (softened)
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8 large eggs
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4 cups half-and-half
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1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
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1/2 cup (100g) dark brown sugar, packed
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1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract (bourbon vanilla recommended)
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
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1 cup (200 g) sugar
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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1/8 teaspoon salt