Special Occasions Recipes - Panettone Pudding Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 50 g/2 oz butter

• 5 slices of panettone (Italian fruit bread) apricot jam, for spreading

• 250 ml/8 fl oz milk

• 250 ml/8 fl oz double cream

• 2 eggs, plus 1 egg yolk

• 50 g/2 oz brown sugar, plus extra for sprinkling

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Method:

1. Butter a 1.2 liter/2 pint ovenproof dish. Spread the panettone slices with the remaining butter, and then with the jam.

2. Cut them into triangles and place in the buttered dish, arranged in overlapping layers.

3. Place the milk and cream in a saucepan and bring gently to the boil.

4. Whisk together the eggs, egg yolk and sugar in a bowl until creamy and fluffy. Continue whisking and slowly add the hot milk and cream.

5. When it is all combined, carefully pour it over the panettone, making sure it is all covered by the custard mixture. Sprinkle with a little extra sugar to make a crunchy crust.

6. Chill for at least an hour, or overnight, to allow the custard to soak into the panettone. Half-fill a roasting tin with boiling water.

7. Place the pudding in its dish in the tin and bake in a preheated oven, 180°C (350°F), Gas Mark 4, for 25 minutes or until set.

Note: This is an elegant version of the well-loved bread and butter pudding, perfect for serving at a supper party.