Panettone Bread Pudding
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4.7
Panettone Bread Pudding
Description
Panettone Bread Pudding uses classic panettone bread cut into cubes and bathed in a richly seasoned custard made from eggs, sugar, heavy cream, milk, and a blend of vanilla, almond extract, cinnamon, clove, and orange zest. The mixture is carefully whisked and poured over the bread cubes in a buttered casserole dish, then refrigerated for several hours to absorb the flavors fully. Baking this custard-soaked panettone results in a pudding that offers a soft and creamy texture contrasted by the light, airy bread. The spices and citrus zest lend a warm and bright flavor that complements the bread’s slight sweetness.
This pudding is suited for dessert or special holiday breakfasts, offering a refined take on traditional bread puddings. Serving it with a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar or fresh whipped cream enhances its creamy and spiced character. The recipe balances sweetness with spice, making it adaptable to preferences by adjusting sugar amounts or toppings.
For best results, use unsalted butter to grease the dish, ensuring even custard coverage over the bread cubes. Letting the mixture chill for 4–6 hours allows the bread to soak thoroughly, yielding an evenly moist pudding. Using panettone adds the distinctive citrus and fruit flavors inherent in that bread, enriching the pudding beyond ordinary bread varieties.
Ingredients
- 1 panettone bread (1.1 lb, 500 g)
- ½ Tbsp butter for greasing the casserole dish; cooking spray works, too, but we love butter!, unsalted
- 10 egg large
- ⅓ cup sugar (you can reduce the sugar to ¼ cup (50 g) if you prefer it less sweet or plan to serve with sweet syrup/whipped cream. We like ⅓ cup of sugar and it‘s not overly sweet even with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar)
- 1½ cups heavy cream whipping
- ½ cup milk whole
For the Seasonings
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp almond extract (optional)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground clove (optional)
- ¼ tsp kosher salt Diamond Crystal brand
- 1 tsp orange zest (from one orange; you can increase to 2 tsp if you like)
To Serve
- confectioners’ sugar (for dusting)
- Whipped Cream optional, fresh
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients.
To Make the Custard
- In a large bowl, whisk together 10 large eggs and ⅓ cup sugar. Tip: Make sure to beat the eggs well and let the sugar dissolve at this point; it gets harder to mix when more liquid is added.
- Add 1½ cups heavy (whipping) cream, ½ cup whole milk, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and ½ tsp almond extract.
- Add 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp ground clove, and ¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt.
- Lastly, add 1 tsp orange zest and whisk all together. Set aside.
To Prepare the Bread Pudding
- Cut 1 panettone bread into 1-inch (2.5-cm) slices.
- Cut the slices into 1-inch (2.5-cm) cubes.
- For one 9 x 13-casserole dish, grease it with ½ Tbsp unsalted butter and place the cubed bread in the casserole.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the panettone. If the top of the bread pudding is not covered with the custard, you can gently press down or flip some piece to coat with the custard. Cover it with plastic and refrigerator for 4–6 hours or overnight (preferably).
To Bake the Bread Pudding
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF (180ºC). For a convection oven, reduce the cooking temperature by 25ºF (15ºC). Transfer the casserole dish from the refrigerator to the preheated oven. Bake for 45–50 minutes, rotating halfway, until the bread pudding has set in the center, puffed up, and is golden brown.
- Sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar and serve warm with fresh whipped cream (optional). Enjoy!
To Store
- Place the leftover in an airtight container (or wrap it tightly in plastic) and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Butter the casserole dish thoroughly for better custard absorption into the bread cubes.
- Chill the assembled pudding in the refrigerator for at least 4 to 6 hours to allow full soaking before baking.
- Sugar quantity can be adjusted based on desired sweetness or if serving with sweet toppings like syrup or whipped cream.
- Dust with confectioners' sugar or serve with whipped cream to complement the warm spices and orange zest.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 408 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 408kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 287mg | 96% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 234mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 816IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 85mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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