Eggnog-Panettone Ice Cream Cake

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 10 to 12 servings
  • Total: 5 hr
  • Prep: 40 min
  • Inactive: 4 hr 20 min
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Ingredients

4 pints vanilla ice cream, slightly softened

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for topping

2 1/2 cups cold heavy cream

1/4 cup brandy

1 panettone (about 2 pounds), cut into 1-inch-thick slices

1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Mix the ice cream, ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl until combined. Cover and freeze until ready to use.
  2. Combine 1/2 cup heavy cream with the brandy in a small bowl; set aside. Line the bottom of a 9-inch-round springform pan with parchment paper. Arrange about one-third of the panettone in the pan in a single layer, cutting the pieces as needed to completely cover. Brush the panettone lightly with some of the brandy cream. Spread half of the spiced ice cream over the panettone layer. Repeat with another layer of panettone, brush with more cream and top with the remaining ice cream. Cover with the remaining panettone and brush with the remaining cream. Cover the pan with foil and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Remove the cake from the freezer about 20 minutes before serving. Beat the remaining 2 cups heavy cream, the confectioners' sugar and vanilla in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 2 minutes. Remove the springform ring. Cover the cake with the whipped cream and sprinkle with nutmeg.

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michellecincinnati

It just so happens a couple days ago I was watching videos on how to make cake bombs and then I came across this recipe this morning and decided to try it. Very easy to make! After calling around, which I suggest you do because not every grocery store or even bakery carries them, I found a panettone that had chocolate and pears at my local Tuesday Morning. You will want to spray your springform pan and eventually put on a plate with parchment to go into the freezer. Clear out a spot ahead of time. You can cut the ice cream down to 3 pints or 1.5 quart size. Leave out the entire time, you want it soft for mixing & making. I would leave the spices the same amount. I used Grand Mariner for the brandy. I used a small plate to help smash down the bread each time. You could also cut the whipping cream down to 1.5 cups to put on the cake. This makes a large dessert which is nice because it’s on the expensive side to make $15-$20. I think it could easily serve 12. It is not super sweet, which I prefer. It’s an elegant & interesting dessert.

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