Prepare the Bread Pudding:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Place the cubed Challah bread into a large greased baking dish (9×13 inch or similar).

• In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and sugar until well combined.

• Pour the egg mixture over the cubed bread, making sure the bread is well soaked. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, allowing the bread to absorb the mixture.

Bake the Bread Pudding:

• Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the bread pudding is golden brown on top and set in the center.

Make the Bananas Foster Sauce:

• While the bread pudding is baking, prepare the sauce. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.

• Add the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and rum extract. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

• Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 3-5 minutes, until slightly thickened.

• Stir in the heavy cream and sliced bananas, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the bananas are tender and the sauce is creamy.

Serve:

• Once the bread pudding is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Serve warm with the Bananas Foster sauce poured on top. Enjoy!