Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Italian Southern Comfort

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RECIPE
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Cook Time:
50 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 to 10 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 50 min
Total:: 1 hr 30 min

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Ingredients

Sauce:

1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup whole milk
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Bread Pudding:

1 (1-pound) loaf panettone bread, crusts trimmed, bread cut into 1-inch cubes
8 large eggs
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
2 1/2 cups whole milk
1 1/4 cups sugar

Directions

To make the sauce: Bring the cream, milk, and sugar to a boil in a heavy small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. In a small bowl, mix the amaretto and cornstarch to blend and then whisk into the cream mixture. Simmer over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Set aside and keep warm. (The amaretto sauce can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.)

To make the bread pudding: Lightly butter a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking dish. Arrange the bread cubes in the prepared dish. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, cream, milk, and sugar to blend. Pour the custard over the bread cubes, and press the bread cubes gently to submerge. Let stand for 30 minutes, occasionally pressing the bread cubes into the custard mixture. (Recipe can be prepared up to this point 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Bake until the pudding puffs and is set in the center, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly. Spoon the bread pudding into bowls, drizzle with the warm amaretto sauce, and serve.

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recipe Panettone Bread Pudding with Amaretto Sauce
Amelia Lakewood, CO 02-12-2010
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The BEST bread pudding!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Finally found a use for the Panettone we brought back from Germany. This recipe was incredible! I made this for a dinner... party and even people who aren't fans of bread pudding, loved it! I used Grand Mariner instead of Amaretto in the sauce and added sliced almonds to the top before baking. YUM!Read more
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Robyn Blacklick, OH 01-24-2010
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Wow - delicious!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this yesterday for breakfast for my husband and sister-in-law along with the usual eggs and bacon. Very easy to make... and tastes incredible!! The sauce is super easy to make and definitely worth making. Also tastes great the next morning! Another winner from Giada!Read more
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Barbara Elgin, IL 01-12-2010
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The BEST dessert I have EVER had!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Thanks from me and my entire family for this perfect recipe. I can't imagine how anyone would want to change one thing.... Everyone who eats this bread pudding raves about it, and I personally feel it's the very best dessert I have ever had. (This is coming from a dedicated chocolate addict.) You take a bite of the bread pudding and think nothing could be more wonderful, and the next bite, you dip into the glorious sauce and before it even reaches your lips, the aroma has already wafted you half way to the doors of heaven. Thanks so much to Giada and her bountiful heritage.Read more
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cyndy freehold, NJ 01-01-2010
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Best Bread Pudding
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this bread pudding for Christmas, Everyone raved! I did use store bought egg nog substitued for whipping cream. DONOT... PASS THIS ONE UP!Read more
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kathy chicago, IL 12-27-2009
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YUUUUUMMY!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

MADE THIS LAST YEAR AND THIS YEAR FOR CHRISTMAS AND IS A BIG HIT. I SERVE BOTH THE PUDDING AND SAUCE WARM AT DINNER. I JUST... LOVE IT. I USED REGULAR RAISIN BREAD INSTEAD OF THE PANETTONE AND IT IS JUST FINE. OH I ALSO PUT A SPLASH MORE OF AMARETTO IN THE SAUCE ITS GREAT.Read more
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null null, null 12-27-2009
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Easy and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The recipe was very easy and very delicious! I had to add more cornstarch than the recipe stated to thicken the sauce, but... it turned out great.Read more