The holiday season is often associated with indulgent and delicious foods. Among these foods is Panettone, a sweet bread loaf that is especially popular in Italy, but is now enjoyed worldwide. Its popularity can be attributed to its softness, flavors, and versatility. It is normally consumed as a dessert during the holidays, usually with coffee or tea. It is quite common for households to have leftover panettone after the holiday season, leading to either consumption as is or a creative culinary use.
To make your leftover panettone even more delicious, consider turning it into a sweet dessert. This article will present you with an easy recipe that you can try out with your leftover panettone.
Panettone Bread Pudding
Bread pudding is a delicious dessert that is easy to make and can be customized with a variety of flavors. With leftover panettone, it’s even easier to make. Here is a simple recipe for a Panettone Bread Pudding:
Ingredients:
– 1 lb. Panettone – sliced
– 4 large eggs
– 1 ½ cups of whole milk
– ⅓ cup of granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
– ¾ cup of dark chocolate chips
– ¾ cup of raisins
– Butter
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F
2. Begin by greasing a baking dish with butter. A 9-inch square dish should do.
3. Create a layer of panettone slices, placing it on the buttered baking dish.
4. Then sprinkle a layer of chocolate chips and raisins over the panettone slices.
5. Repeat step 3 and 4 until all your panettone slices have been used up, ending with a layer of chocolate chips and raisins.
6. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together.
7. Add the whole milk and mix well.
8. Pour the mixture over the panettone slices and let it stand for 10-15 minutes, so that the panettone absorbs the liquid.
9. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the pudding is set and the top has turned golden brown.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
11. To serve, cut the bread pudding into large squares, and enjoy.
With just a few simple ingredients, you can use up leftover panettone to create a delicious and indulgent dessert.
Final Thoughts
Some people may discard their leftover panettone, but with this fantastic sweet dessert recipe from our kitchen, there’s no need to throw away the panettone. Bread pudding is a fantastic go-to dessert that you can whip up easily and is perfect for any time of day. It’s delicious, comforting, and even better with the added flavor from the panettone. Try it out with your leftover panettone, and you will not be disappointed!