This delectable recipe combines traditional Christmas desserts from two countries - the United States and Italy. It is a chocolatey bread pudding made of store-bought Panettone sweet bread soaked in a spiced creamy batter and baked until golden. What a special winter treat!
Ingredients for Italian-Style Bread Pudding:
Method of preparing the Italian-Style Bread Pudding:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
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Cut the panettone into big cubes and pack them in an oven-safe casserole dish tightly.
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Drizzle the liqueur over the panettone.
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Lightly beat the eggs and sugar together, then add the cream, milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and orange zest and stir to combine.
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Pour the egg mixture over the panettone and let it soak for 5 minutes.
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Brush the top of the bread pudding with melted butter. Top with chocolate chips and bake for 40-45 minutes in the oven.
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Remove the bread pudding from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with some whipped cream on the side.
Source: Insidetherustickitchen.com