Panettone Bread Pudding
This Panettone bread pudding with cinnamon syrup is the perfect use for Christmas panettone. Plus it makes a delicious Christmas morning breakfast or dessert.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
For Bread Pudding:
- 1 (750 gram) loaf panettone bread cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups half and half
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
For bread pudding:
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Arrange the bread cubes in the prepared dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, half and half, brown sugar, vanilla extract, grounc cinnamon, and kosher salt.
- Pour the custard over the bread cubes, and press the bread cubes gently to submerge.
- Let stand for 30 minutes, occasionally packing the bread cubes into the custard mixture. Can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours.
- Shortly before baking preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Bake until the pudding puffs and set in the center, about 50-60 minutes.
- Serve bread pudding warm, room temperature, or cold. Before serving sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.
Notes
- You can find Panettone in most grocery stores around Christmastime. They are typically sold in 750-gram packages, but sometimes they are sold in smaller packages. Make sure to check the size and, if needed, scale down the eggs and milk.
- If you want more fruit flavor, you can add one tablespoon of freshly grated orange zest.
- You can make the bread pudding mixture in advance, cover it, and store it in the fridge for up to 12 hours before baking.
- Don't worry if your bread is slightly stale; it will still work! The custard will soak and soften the bread.
- For added sweetness, you can add 1/3 cup of chocolate chips.
- For serving, sprinkle powdered sugar and top with whipped cream, yogurt, jam, jelly, or ice cream.
- This dish can be served warm, at room temperature, or cold. It's also an excellent option for breakfast or dessert.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 161kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 205mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg