Ingredients:
- 1 pack of brioche buns (or any bread you have: stale French bread, buns, etc.)
- 1/2 cup fruit of your choice
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (or other spices)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Butter, for the baking dish
Instructions:
- Chop the brioche buns (or your chosen bread) into bite-sized cubes. Place the bread cubes into a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and any additional spices (such as nutmeg). Add a pinch of salt and sugar if desired, depending on the sweetness of the bread or milk. Whisk the mixture until smooth and fully combined to create the custard.
- Pour the custard mixture over the bread cubes, ensuring that all the bread is well-coated. Let the bread sit for about 10 minutes, allowing it to absorb the custard.
- Gently fold the sliced bananas and any additional fruit (raisins, apples, blueberries) into the soaked bread mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a casserole dish or baking pan with butter, and pour the bread and custard mixture into the dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly before serving. It can be served warm or at room temperature.