Ingredients

  • 2 pounds panettone, sliced 1 1/2 inches thick
  • 1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • One 12-ounce can evaporated milk

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 400.
  • Butter a 2-quart baking dish.
  • Toast the panettone on the oven racks for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden; cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
  • In a saucepan, cook the butter over moderately low heat until nutty and the milk solids are brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Toss the butter with the panettone.
  • In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugar at medium speed until pale and thick, 2 minutes.
  • Beat in the vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt, then beat in the heavy cream and evaporated milk.
  • Pour the custard over the panettone; let stand for 1 hour, gently tossing now and then, until the custard is absorbed.
  • Preheat the oven to 400.
  • Bake the bread pudding for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is golden and the custard is set.
  • Let cool for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.