• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Let Them Eat Gluten Free Cake
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About Me
  • Recipe Index
  • GF Flour Blend Recipes
  • Shop
  • Subscribe
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About Me
    • Recipe Index
    • GF Flour Blend Recipes
    • Shop
    • Subscribe
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » Recipes

    Gluten Free 'Ohana Bread Pudding

    Published: Sep 8, 2021 by Kim · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    One of the most beloved desserts in all of Disney World, we can now make moist and luscious Gluten Free 'Ohana Bread Pudding to satisfy ALL our cravings!

    pouring butter rum sauce over bread pudding on white plate

    If you know me at all, you know that I am a HUGE Disney fan! One of my favorite restaurants on Disney property is 'Ohana, which is in the Polynesian Village Resort, where we almost always stay. Before the pandemic, they had the most fantastic dinner service where they would bring meats and shrimp out on skewers and keep 'em coming until everyone is absolutely stuffed! Since reopening, they aren't doing the skewers anymore, but they still have some of the usual favorites.

    Dessert on the menu at 'Ohana is usually bread pudding with bananas foster sauce. Or at least it used to be. I think they've switched it up a little bit (no more bananas), but otherwise I've heard it's still really good. I think I tried it once a long time ago, before I was diagnosed with Celiac (it's not gluten free). Disney often gives their recipes to those who ask and I recreated this one to be gluten free!! And let me tell you, it's DIVINE!

    cutting a big slice of bread pudding with white spatula

    The Ingredients

    There are two components to this recipe. Well, three if you include the ice cream (but I don't because I don't make the ice cream myself):

    The Bread Pudding

    • Gluten Free Bread--I like to use any stale homemade gluten free bread I have on hand. The best bread choices are the enriched breads, such as Brioche, Challah, White Sandwich Bread, Hamburger or Hot Dog Buns, Hawaiian Rolls, or anything with added fat and eggs. In Disney's recipe, they actually use 'Ohana Pineapple Bread, which I have made gluten free and the recipe is on my blog here.
    • Eggs
    • Whole milk--I've only ever used whole milk because that's what the recipe calls for, but if you are dairy free, I'm sure a dairy-free substitute would work well.
    • Sugar
    • Salt
    • Nutmeg

    The Sauce

    • Sugar
    • Brown sugar
    • Corn syrup
    • Butter
    • Heavy cream
    • Vanilla extract
    • Spiced rum--it really makes a difference in the sauce, but if you don't want to use alcohol just leave it out.
    • Banana slices--the banana slices in the sauce have not returned to 'Ohana as of yet, but hopefully they will soon (for all the gluten eating people in my family).
    scooping a spoonful of bread pudding with vanilla ice cream

    How to make 'Ohana Bread Pudding

    1. Cut up the bread into large cubes (about 2 by 2 inch) and spread out on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 15 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
    2. Whisk together the eggs with the sugar, milk, nutmeg, and salt.
    3. Pour the bread cubes into the egg mixture. Toss to coat as much as possible.
    4. Dump the entire mixture into a 9 by 13-inch baking pan (or similar) and cover with plastic wrap. Press down so that all of the bread is in the custard mixture. Position heavy weights, such as canned goods, on top of plastic wrap to weigh down. Refrigerate overnight. This is not in the directions from Disney, but I found this to work best with gluten free bread as it takes longer for gluten free bread to soak up the custard mixture.
    5. Bake the next day at 325 degrees F for one hour.
    • eggs, sugar, and nutmeg in large bowl
    • pouring milk into egg mixture
    • adding bread cubes into custard
    • pressing heavy cans on top of bread pudding
    • fully soaked bread pudding ready for oven

    Make the Sauce

    1. Combine sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and half of the cream in a large saucepan.
    2. Bring the mixture to a boil and then add the remaining heavy cream at a very slow rate to keep the mixture boiling.
    3. Add the spiced rum and flambe if you're comfortable with doing so. If you're not comfortable with it, you can just add the rum and allow the alcohol to boil off on its own.
    4. Boil for another 3 minutes and then remove from the heat and add the vanilla extract.
    5. Pour sauce over a slice of bread pudding topped with vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
    taking a bite of bread pudding on a spoon

    Bread Pudding FAQs

    Can Store Bought Gluten Free Bread be Substituted?

    Yes, if you don't have any stale, frozen, or freshly made gluten free homemade bread made, by all means use a store bought bread. You may need two loaves, depending on the size of the loaves (most store bought loaves are pretty small).

    Does the Bread Need to Soak Overnight?

    Yes, it really is best to allow the bread to soak overnight in the custard mixture. If you don't, most likely the bread won't soak up enough of the custard and will be dry. No one likes a dry bread pudding.

    Is Bread Pudding Served Hot or Cold?

    I've only ever had bread pudding served hot, but I think it's personal preference if you want to serve it hot, cold, or at room temperature. I like mine hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, followed by a liberal pouring of the tasty sauce!

    How is Bread Pudding Stored?

    Bread pudding, because it is custard based, needs to be stored in the refrigerator. When ready to serve any leftovers, you can reheat the entire pan in the oven at 350, covered with foil, for 15-20 minutes, or individual slices in the microwave at 15-20 second intervals. The sauce can also be reheated in the microwave or on the stove top.

    If you think you don't like bread pudding, give this one a try!! I bet you may even lick the plate clean 😉

    pouring butter rum sauce over bread pudding on white plate

    Gluten Free 'Ohana Bread Pudding

    Kim
    Now we can have our very own gluten free 'Ohana bread pudding! It's moist and rich, just like the original at Disney World!!
    3.60 from 5 votes
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Chilling Time 1 day d
    Total Time 1 day d 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings

    Ingredients
     

    BREAD PUDDING:

    • 8 cups cubed gluten free enriched bread (such as homemade brioche, Hawaiian rolls, white sandwich bread, etc, or store bought bread)
    • 5 large eggs
    • 4 cups (960 ml) whole milk (a dairy free milk may be substituted)
    • 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg

    SAUCE:

    • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
    • ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar
    • ½ cup (156 ml) light corn syrup (honey or agave nectar may be substituted)
    • ½ cup (113 g) butter
    • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup (240 ml) spiced rum, optional

    Instructions
     

    Bread Pudding

    • Preheat oven to 350° F. Place bread cubes on baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly toasted.  Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, sugar, and nutmeg until well combined.  Add the bread cubes and toss to coat.
    • Pour into a 9 x 13-inch baking pan (or a smaller pan, such as an 11 by 8 inch, for taller slices) and cover with plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator overnight. You can help the bread soak up more of the custard by putting something heavy on top of the plastic wrap, such as cans or jars so that the bread is fully submerged into the custardy liquid.   
    • The next day, remove the plastic wrap and bake at 325° F for one hour, until there are no signs of any liquid remaining in the pan.  
    • Allow to cool for about 5 minutes.  Serve hot with vanilla ice cream and the sauce.  Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.  

    Sauce

    • In large saute or sauce pan, combine the sugars, butter, corn syrup, and half of the cream over medium heat.  Bring it to a boil and add the rest of the cream very slowly, not letting the sauce stop boiling.
    • Add the spiced rum, if using.  If you know how to flambe and are comfortable doing so, light it on fire, keeping your face well away from the stove top.  If you're not comfortable doing this, you can just let the alcohol boil off. Allow the mixture to boil for about 3 more minutes, stirring constantly.  
    • Remove from the heat and add vanilla extract.  Serve warm over bread pudding with vanilla ice cream.  Store in the refrigerator.
    Keyword bread pudding, Disney, Gluten Free
    Tried this recipe?Tag @letthemeatglutenfreecake on Instagram so we can see!

    Adapted from AllEars.Net

    More Recipes

    • cranberry bliss bars on white platter with red checked napkin in the background.
      Gluten Free Cranberry Bliss Bars (A Starbucks Copycat Recipe)
    • up close shot of several gingerbread biscotti on scalloped white plate.
      Gluten Free Gingerbread Biscotti
    • pumpkin shaped sourdough on a light beige linen.
      How to Make Pumpkin Shaped Bread
    • whole sweet potato pie in stainless steel pie plate.
      The Best Gluten Free Sweet Potato Pie

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Wendy Jensen

      March 01, 2019 at 3:01 pm

      I've never had it, but I'm trying it this time at Disney!!

      Reply
      • Kim

        March 01, 2019 at 7:55 pm

        If we go to 'Ohana and they still have it on the menu, that's what you'll get.

        Reply
    2. Mary Ocamb

      March 01, 2019 at 7:51 am

      Shes’s right! This is soo good & you could drink the sauce!

      Reply
      • Kim

        March 01, 2019 at 7:53 pm

        I LOVE the sauce!!

        Reply
    3. Pam Pine

      March 01, 2019 at 7:37 am

      I miss this dessert!

      Reply
      • Kim

        March 01, 2019 at 7:52 pm

        Never had the original, but the gf copycat is so good!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    about me profile picture

    Hey! Nice to meet you!! I'm Kim and I've been obsessed with baking and cooking since I was little. I won't let a celiac diagnosis stop me from enjoying baking and cooking, so stick with me and I'll show you how I make the BEST EVER food that just happens to be gluten free!

    More about me →

    Trending

    • landscape view of gluten free sourdough bread on white countertop with green tea towel.
      Best Ever Gluten Free Sourdough Bread
    • up close crumb shot of gf artisan bread sliced into on a wooden cutting board.
      Gluten Free Artisan Bread
    • pavlova on white platter in front of window
      Pavlova (A Naturally Gluten Free Dessert)
    • landscape view of gluten free crescent rolls in white towel-lined basket.
      Gluten Free Crescent Roll Dough (A Pillsbury Copycat Recipe)

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    Copyright © 2023 Let Them Eat GFCake