Recipes and Cooking Banana Bread Pudding and a Kiss 4.0 (2) By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on June 14, 2011 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Blaine Moats Prep Time: 20 mins Bake Time: 40 mins Cool Time: 30 mins Total Time: 90 mins Servings: 25 Ingredients 1 1 pound loaf purchased or homemade banana bread 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten 2 cup half-and-half or light cream ¼ cup sugar 25 milk chocolate kisses or chocolate truffles Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut banana bread into 1-inch cubes. Place bread cubes in an ungreased 2-quart square baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine egg yolks, half-and-half, and sugar. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread cubes; press lightly with the back of a large spoon to moisten bread. Bake, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean (center will appear moist but will set up while cooling). Immediately cut bread pudding into 25 squares. Place a chocolate kiss on top of each square. Cool for 30 minutes before serving. Makes 25 servings. Tips Prepare as directed through step 2. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Bake, uncovered, in a 350°F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean (center will appear moist but will set up while cooling). Continue as directed. Print