INGREDIENTS
2 oz
cream cheese, softened
1
overripe banana
2 tbsp
granulated sugar
16 oz
crusty bread (I used two 8-ounce mini boules), best if it’s day-old
1 tsp
hazelnut extract (optional – you can use vanilla)
7
eggs
1 1/2 cups
half and half
1 1/2 cups
milk
4 tbsp
brown sugar
1 tsp
cinnamon
1/2 tsp
kosher salt
1 tbsp
vanilla extract
1/2 cup
brown sugar
1 tsp
cinnamon
1 cup
chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), optional
2 tbsp
butter
2
bananas, sliced
1 tbsp
brown sugar
1 cup
maple syrup