Name: Rum, Caramel, and Banana Bread Pudding
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided; 1 tablespoon dark rum; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 7 cups 3/4-inch cubes crustless brioche or egg bread (from 1-pound loaf); 6 large eggs; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/8 teaspoon plus 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 1/2 cups half and half; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons dark rum; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 4 medium just-ripe bananas, peeled, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/3-inch pieces

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Rum, Caramel, and Banana Bread PuddingTom Schierlitz

Bananas Fosterthe New Orleans favoritein bread-pudding form. The caramel sauce is especially rich and flavorful, thanks to a splash of dark rum.

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