Fennel Orange Bread Pudding with Fennel Orange Caramel and Fennel Pollen

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Unsalted butter, for buttering ramekins

1/2 cup granulated sugar 

4 large egg yolks 

8 ounces heavy cream 

2 cups brioche cut into 1 1/2-inch dice

1/2 cup shaved fennel, plus chopped fennel fronds, for garnish 

1/4 cup chopped white chocolate 

1/4 cup pine nuts 

Zest of 1 orange

Pinch salt 

Fennel Orange Caramel, recipe follows

Fennel pollen, for sprinkling

Fennel Orange Caramel:

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup diced fennel 

1/2 cup orange liquor 

1/4 cup unsalted butter