Italian Bread Pudding with Panettone
If you are Italian, then you have panettone running through your blood. If not, then there is no doubt you have seen this fruity sweet bread around Christmas time just about everywhere. This Italian Bread Pudding with Panettone is a great way to turn a traditional cake into a delicious dessert.
Equipment
- 1 9x13 baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 1lb Italian panettone, cut into 1-1.5 inch cubes (crusts on) Some panettones are slightly more than 1 pound (17.6 ounces or 1lb 1.6 ounces). You can use the whole thing.
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 3¼ cup half-and-half (or half milk and half heavy cream)
- 1½ teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tsp orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier) optional
- ⅓ cup sliced almonds optional
- powdered sugar for dusting optional
- butter for greasing the pan
Instructions
- In a baking pan or tray, lay the sliced panettone in a single layer, and let it get stale (at least 6 hours or up to overnight). Alternately, toast the panettone in a 350℉ oven for about 10 minutes. If you are short on time, you can skip this step.1 1lb Italian panettone, cut into 1-1.5 inch cubes (crusts on)
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Butter a 9x13 baking dish on the bottom and up the sides.butter for greasing the pan
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar. Add the milk, cream, orange zest and orange liqueur if using. Whisk until well blended.8 large eggs, 1 cup sugar, 3¼ cup half-and-half, 1½ teaspoon orange zest
- Place the panettone in the buttered pan and spread evenly. Pour the egg mixture over the panettone. Gently press down on the cubes to submerge. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
- Bake for about 45-55 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the middle is set. (It will puff up a bit and then deflate once it starts to cool). Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature with ice cream or whipped cream. It can also be eaten for breakfast!2 teaspoon orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier), ⅓ cup sliced almonds, powdered sugar for dusting
Notes
Storing:
For best results, store leftover bread pudding in an airtight container, or wrapped in aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition*
Serving: 1 sliceCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 63.4gProtein: 7.9gFat: 13.4gSaturated Fat: 6.7gCholesterol: 182mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 57gCalcium: 102mgIron: 1mg
*Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. Nutrition information can vary depending on many factors, such as products used, measurements and substitutions, therefore it is recommended that you obtain nutritional calculations based on your own finished recipe.
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