Bread Pudding with Rum without juice

8 ounces French bread, cubed (or Challah bread) 4 ounces neufchatel cheese, cut into small cubes or 4 ounces cream cheese 2 bananas , sliced 3 large eggs 2[...]

3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter (room temperature) 5 eggs 2 cups heavy cream or 2 cups half-and-half 1 dash cinnamon 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 pinch salt 1/4 cup[...]

1/3-1/2 loaf of day old vienna bread or 1/3-1/2 loaf French bread (any other crusty bread will do) 3 cups milk , separated 3 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon[...]