BANANA BREAD PUDDING

Ingredients

• ​3 large eggs
• 3 large egg yolks
• 3 cups light cream (10%)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
• 16 cups day-old French bread cubes (1/2 inch)
• 3 medium bananas, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
• Warm Chocolate Sauce*

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Whisk together eggs and egg yolks in a large bowl. Whisk in cream, sugar and vanilla until blended and sugar is dissolved. Stir in melted butter. Add bread cubes and stir gently to combine.
3. Spoon half of bread cube mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with banana slices and sprinkle with half of pecans. Spoon remaining bread cube mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining pecans.
4. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes.
5. Uncover and continue baking until a knife inserted in centre comes out clean, about 15 - 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
6. Serve warm with Warm Chocolate Sauce.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup whipping cream
• 8 squares semi-sweet chocolate, chopped

Yield: Makes about 1 cup.

Directions

1. Place cream in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Remove from heat.
2. Add chocolate and stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. May be refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Reheat over low heat.