Name: Panettone Bread Pudding with Spiced Orange Sauce
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) panettone, cubed; 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 0.5 cup white sugar; 2.25 cups heavy cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur; 1 pinch salt; 0.125 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1.5 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest; 2.5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 0.5 cup butter; 1 cup white sugar; 0.25 cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur; 3 tablespoons water; 0.125 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 1 egg

Panettone Bread Pudding with Spiced Orange Sauce

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This is a delicious variation on a classic made with the light and heavenly Italian Christmas bread. Panettone is similar to brioche but studded with raisins and candied orange and lemon peel. A luscious sauce made with orange liqueur, makes this dish perfect for the holidays. Serve as a dessert or a sweet and decadent breakfast.

Recipe by Lizzie Mac

Updated on July 2, 2021

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

Bread Pudding:

1 (12 ounce) panettone, cubed
3 eggs, lightly beaten
½ cup white sugar
2 ¼ cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
1 pinch salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 ½ teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons finely grated orange zest
2 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
2 tablespoons white sugar

Sauce:

½ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
¼ cup Grand Marnier or other orange-flavored liqueur
3 tablespoons water
⅛ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 egg

Directions

Arrange the panettone bread cubes to fit compactly into a buttered 2 quart casserole dish. Do not compress too tightly; set aside any leftover bread cubes.
Whisk together 3 eggs and 1/2 cup sugar until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture becomes light yellow in color. Pour in the cream, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon orange liqueur; whisk to combine. Stir in 1 pinch salt, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, lemon zest, and orange zest. Pour this mixture over the panettone cubes in the casserole dish. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Remove the bread from the refrigerator, uncover, and dot the top of the bread pudding with 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of white sugar.
Set casserole dish into a shallow pan that is 2 to 3 inches larger in diameter than the casserole dish. Set these pans onto the center rack of the preheated oven. Pour hot water into the outside pan, until it reaches a depth of 1 inch around the casserole dish, creating a water bath.
Bake the pudding in the water bath until it is fully set and a knife inserted into the center of the pudding comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. The water bath will help the pudding to cook evenly and maintain a light texture. Carefully remove the pudding from the water bath and cool for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Just before serving, make the sauce by melting 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup orange liqueur, 3 tablespoons water, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Stir and heat over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved and the liquid is heated through. Remove from heat.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk 1 egg until well beaten. While whisking the egg, slowly pour 2 tablespoons of the hot mixture into the bowl with the egg. Then, while whisking mixture vigorously, slowly pour the warmed egg mixture back into the sauce.
Place the saucepan back over low heat, gently stirring the sauce and raising the temperature slowly to medium. Continue to stir until the sauce almost reaches a simmer, reducing the heat as necessary if the mixture threatens to boil. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon over the bread pudding and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

972	Calories
62g	Fat
97g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 972
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 62g	79%
Saturated Fat 35g	175%
Cholesterol 303mg	101%
Sodium 417mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 97g	35%
Dietary Fiber 2g	8%
Total Sugars 76g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 2mg	12%
Calcium 103mg	8%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 211mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.