One of our all-time favorite Disney restaurants is ‘Ohana, located at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort! Known for its relaxed island atmosphere and family-style dining, ‘Ohana serves up bold Polynesian-inspired flavors alongside sweeping views of Cinderella Castle and Seven Seas Lagoon. Guests gather here not just for the food, but for the warm, welcoming spirit the name promises — because ‘ohana means family. From savory skewers of delicious steak, chicken, and shrimp, ‘Ohana has become a must-visit dining experience for Disney fans who crave comfort food with a tropical twist. One dessert in particular has reached near-mythical status: the warm, decadent ‘Ohana Bread Pudding with caramel–banana sauce. It’s soft, buttery, perfectly sweet, and soaked in a warm, rich sauce that makes every bite taste like vacation bliss. This is a dessert I dream about it’s so good!
The best part? You don’t need a monorail ride or an ADR to enjoy it. This copycat ‘Ohana Bread Pudding recipe recreates that iconic flavor and texture at home using simple ingredients, Hawaiian rolls, and a magic sauce that takes everything over the top.
Whether you’re feeding the whole family, hosting a Disney dinner night, or just craving some nostalgia, this dessert brings the spirit of the Polynesian straight to your kitchen.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients
Bread Pudding
- 1 loaf King’s Hawaiian rolls, torn into chunks
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Butter, for greasing the baking dish
Caramel–Banana Sauce
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 banana, sliced (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Prepare the Bread Base
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the torn Hawaiian rolls evenly in the dish. - Make the Custard
In a large bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour evenly over the bread, gently pressing down so all pieces absorb the mixture. - Bake
Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set but still soft. - Make the Caramel Sauce
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar together until bubbly. - Add Cream and Vanilla
Slowly whisk in heavy cream and vanilla. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. - Add Banana (Optional)
Stir in sliced banana just before serving for the classic flavor. - Serve
Spoon warm bread pudding into bowls and generously drizzle with warm caramel-banana sauce. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Estimated)
Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
Calories: ~540 per serving
- Fat: ~32g
- Saturated Fat: ~18g
- Carbohydrates: ~58g
- Sugar: ~42g
- Protein: ~8g
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on ingredients and portion size.
Tiny Ears Tip
For the full restaurant-style experience, top each serving with a scoop of vanilla ice cream before pouring on the warm caramel sauce! The hot-and-cold contrast is pure magic.
Copycat ‘Ohana Bread Pudding with Warm Caramel Sauce
Ingredients
Method
- Prepare the Bread Base
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the torn Hawaiian rolls evenly in the dish.
- Make the Custard
- In a large bowl, whisk together milk, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour evenly over the bread, gently pressing down so all pieces absorb the mixture.
- Bake
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set but still soft.
- Make the Caramel Sauce
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar together until bubbly.
- Add Cream and Vanilla
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream and vanilla. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
- Add Banana (Optional)
- Stir in sliced banana just before serving for the classic flavor.
- Spoon warm bread pudding into bowls and generously drizzle with warm caramel-banana sauce. Serve immediately.