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If you have ever been to Walt Disney World and had the pleasure of dining at “Ohana at the Polynesian Village Resort” you probably had the bread pudding. Everyone recommends this. Every time I’ve been there the waiter or waitress suggests it and all the other tables are feasting on this dessert. So what’s the hype? It’s the most decadent dessert in all of Walt Disney World! That’s the hype!
When I’m not inside Disney World, I do reminisce about about the fun rides & shows. But I mostly miss the food! The bread pudding from ‘Ohana is one of my top foods to try in Disney World! Are you wondering , “‘How do I make Ohana Bread Pudding at home?“. I’ve got you covered my friend! Straight from the chef himself at the resort restaurant. I’ve typed it out here for you. Let’s get started. I promise I won’t make this too long!
Ingredients
For the actual bread pudding you will need, 5 eggs, 3 cups of whole milk, 1/2 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of nutmeg, 1.5 cups of sugar, 8 cups of french bread. Here it is in bullet points for easier reading.
5 eggs
3 cups whole milk
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1 1/2 cup sugar
8 cups french bread for ‘Ohana breakfast bread.
To recreate the Banana’s Foster Sauce you will need sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, unsalted butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, spiced rum, bananas sliced. Here it is in bullet points for easier reading with measurements. To help you measure 4oz is a little less than 1/2 a cup. It’s like .48 of a cup.
4 oz sugar
4 oz brown sugar
4 oz corn syrup
4 oz unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup spiced rum
1 cup banana slices
How to Cook it
Now let’s take these ingredients and make a bread pudding! In bowl mix eggs, milk, salt, sugar, and nutmeg. Set aside. Cut bread in medium (usually 2-inch) pieces and place on cookie sheet pan. Put in 350 degree oven. Bake bread until lightly toasted: about 15 minutes. Remove bread and place in egg and milk mixture. Place mixture in a greased 10-inch cake pan, and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour. Let stand 5 minutes. Combine sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and half of heavy cream in a large pan. Bring to a boil and slowly add remaining heavy cream keeping mixture at a steady boil. Add spiced rum. Candy will brown slightly; cook 3 minutes until candy forms into a firm ball in cold water. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Add sliced bananas. Serve warm over the pudding. Top with Vanilla Ice Cream and ENJOY!
How to Eat it
I do not suggest saving left overs in the fridge for later, unless you keep the sauce and pudding separate. It still tastes delicious when chilled, but I love it WARM. Keep the pudding and sauce separate and combine when serving. The ice cream on top is totally optional, but come one, who doesn’t love a scoop of ice cream on top of anything?
Where to find Ohana Bread Pudding in Disney World
Inside of Walt Disney World there is a hotel resort called The Polynesian Village Resort. Inside this resort, there is a delicious restaurant called ‘Ohana. Which means family or loved ones. Here is the full menu if you wanna check it out. The “Ohana Bread Pudding” is on the dessert menu and can be ordered year round! You don’t need reservations but I recommend it on weekends and holidays!
Have you ever been inside of the magical world of disney, eating a delicious meal or snack and wished you could recreate this enchanting moment at home? Well you can! I have a little known disney fact – that I willingly share with YOU, my beloved readers. At any restaurant or food stop inside of the Disney World Resort you can request the recipe for any food item. What?You heard right! All you need to do is ask a cast member! They will gladly give you the recipe or the chef will come out and give it to you her/himself! Any restaurant, any food item (unless it comes frozen/premade) including drinks and sauces – can be requested. It is such a fun extra sprinkle of enchantment.
If you forget to ask while you are dining, you can email Guest Relation anytime, to request a recipe. Try to remember the dishes name and where you ate it. But they are pretty good at guessing and including a picture to confirm. Just email them at: wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com. They are so friendly and will go above and beyond for you. It’s Disney, you would expect nothing less.
Don’t forget to check out my other blog posts about recipes inside Disney World. I’ve got the pizza dough from italy and the Main Street Cinnamon Rolls! See ya there!
