Panettone Bread Pudding: My 8 Amazing Holiday Twists
A delightful twist on classic bread pudding, this recipe uses sweet panettone bread to create a wonderfully festive and flavorful dessert. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a special weekend treat.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf (about 1 lb) panettone, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)
- Butter for greasing the dish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Spread the panettone cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden and slightly dry. This helps prevent the pudding from becoming too soggy.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Add the toasted panettone cubes to the egg mixture. Gently press them down to ensure they are soaking up the liquid. If using raisins or dried cranberries, stir them in now.
- Let the mixture sit for about 20-30 minutes, allowing the panettone to fully absorb the custard.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top. A knife inserted into the center should come out clean.
- Let the panettone bread pudding cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Serve warm with a dusting of powdered sugar, a drizzle of caramel sauce, or a dollop of whipped cream.
- For an extra festive touch, add a tablespoon of orange zest to the custard mixture.
- If you don’t have panettone, a good quality brioche or challah bread can be substituted, though the festive flavor will be different.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350-400 calories (will vary based on ingredients and portion size)
- Sugar: Approximately 30-35g
- Sodium: Approximately 200-250mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 40-45g
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g
- Protein: Approximately 6-8g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 100-120mg
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