Description
Panettone Bread Pudding showcases classic Italian holiday flavors with rich custard and sweet dried fruits. Warm servings offer comfort during winter celebrations, delighting guests with classic European dessert traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (375 g) flour, all-purpose
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1 cup (227 g) butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- ½ tsp lemon zest, grated (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups (240 g) sugar, powdered
- 2–3 tbsps milk (or water)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for icing)
- food coloring (red, green, or any festive colors)
- sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper, creating an ideal baking environment.
- Cream Base: Whip softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and pale, establishing a smooth foundation for the cookies.
- Blend Wet Components: Integrate whole eggs, vanilla extract, almond extract, and lemon zest into the butter mixture, ensuring complete incorporation and uniform consistency.
- Combine Dry Elements: Sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt together, guaranteeing even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Form Dough: Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, creating a cohesive cookie dough without overmixing, maintaining a delicate texture.
- Shape and Arrange: Craft uniform 1-inch spheres of dough, positioning them evenly on prepared baking sheets with adequate spacing for expansion.
- Bake and Cool: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn light golden, then rest cookies on sheet for 3-4 minutes before transferring to wire racks for complete cooling.
- Craft Icing: Whisk powdered sugar with milk or water until smooth, separating into bowls for creating diverse color variations using food coloring.
- Decorate and Finish: Once cooled, artfully apply colored icing to cookies and immediately sprinkle with festive decorations, allowing icing to set completely.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the perfect cookie texture and smooth mixing.
- Avoid Overmixing Dough: Gently fold dry ingredients to prevent tough, dense cookies that lose their delicate crumb.
- Consistent Cookie Size: Use a small ice cream scoop or tablespoon to create uniform balls for even baking and professional appearance.
- Cooling is Crucial: Let cookies rest on baking sheet briefly before transferring to wire rack to prevent breaking and maintain structural integrity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 64 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg