Panettone Bread Pudding

🧂 Ingredients

• 9 cups panettone

  cubed (~600 g) (see note)
• 1/2 cup raisins or sultanas

  (see note)
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp allspice
• 1/4 cup rum

  (see note for omissions or variations)
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp butter

  for greasing the pan
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3/4 cup cream
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 tbsp rum

Instructions

• 1 Whisk together the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, spices, salt, and rum.
• 2 Combine the panettone and the raisins in a large bowl, then add the egg/milk
  mixture. Gently combine, then let stand for 30-40 minutes.
• 3 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• 4 Melt the butter and use it to brush a 9x13 baking dish (or similarly large
  dish).
• 5 Pour the soaked bread mixture into the greased baking dish. Spread evenly. Bake
  for 45 minutes, or until set but still springy in the center. Turn the oven off,
  but open the door slightly and leave the bread pudding in the warm oven for an
  additional 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.
  Serve warm, with sauce.
• 6 Prepare a double-boiler (see note for options).
• 7 Combine egg yolks, sugar, vanilla, and rum in a bowl, then set aside. If you
  plan to use an immersion blender (see below), use a container that will fit your
  blender.
• 8 Combine milk and cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir regularly to
  prevent the milk and cream from scorching. Heat until the mixtures is steaming
  and nearly starting to simmer.
• 9 Immersion blender method: slowly pour the hot milk and cream into the egg yolk
  mixture while running the immersion blender. Continue blending until the
  ingredients are fully combined.
  
  Hand-whisk method: slowly pour the hot milk and cream into a bowl with the egg
  yolk mixture while whisk vigorously. Working slowly and whisking constantly,
  continue until the ingredients are fully combined. Strain out any lumps or bits
  of scrambled egg, if necessary.
• 10 Add the mixture to the prepared double-boiler. Cook, stirring slowly but
  constantly, for 10-12 minutes (less for a thinner sauce, more for a thicker
  sauce).

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