Panettone bread pudding
Panettone bread pudding is a rich, custardy dessert that repurposes the classic Italian Christmas bread, panettone, into a moist, baked pudding. It typically features cubes of the sweet, airy bread soaked in a mixture of eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and often vanilla or citrus zest. While its roots are in Italian cuisine, this dish has become a popular holiday tradition in many parts of the world.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates and fat, providing a good source of energy and some protein. A typical serving offers a significant amount of calcium and phosphorus from the dairy, along with a calorie count roughly between 400-500 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 35 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a creative way to use leftover holiday panettone, transforming a celebratory bread into a comforting dessert. Nutritionally, it's a calorie-dense treat where the unique, fruity, and buttery profile of panettone adds a distinct flavor that sets it apart from standard bread puddings.
