- What if the eggs scramble?
- If the cream was too hot, the eggs might curdle. Immediately strain through a fine mesh sieve and blend with an immersion blender to save the texture.
- Is it safe for kids?
- The alcohol in Baileys doesn't fully evaporate during the short cooking time, so for kids, make a plain vanilla custard or use cocoa.
Panettone with Baileys Custard
New life for leftover Christmas Panettone. This recipe elevates the simple, airy bread into an elegant dessert for adults. A velvety custard (crème anglaise) made from egg yolks gets an Irish cream twist, soaking into the raisin-studded dough. It's like floating island meets luxury sponge cake.
Ingredients
1
small
Panettone (or 4 thick slices)
0.75
cup
Heavy Cream
0.25
cup
Baileys Irish Cream
2
tbsp
Granulated Sugar
2
large
Egg Yolks
1
tsp
Vanilla Extract
1
tbsp
Cocoa Powder (for dusting)
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Equipment Needed
- Whisk
- Heavy-bottomed saucepan for the cream
- Serving plates
Allergen Information
Wheat
Milk
Egg
Instructions
1
✓
Separate the eggs (you only need yolks). Whisk the yolks with the sugar and vanilla extract until pale yellow and creamy.
Tip: Sugar helps protect the egg proteins from heat, reducing the chance of curdling.
2
✓
Heat the cream until it reaches a simmer (do not let it boil over!). Remove from heat and slowly drizzle it into the egg mixture while whisking constantly.
Tip: This is called tempering. If you dump hot cream in all at once, you'll make sweet scrambled eggs.
3
✓
Pour the mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly. Then stir in the Baileys.
Tip: The cream is ready when it coats the back of a spoon (nappe consistency). Do not boil!
4
✓
Slice the Panettone into wedges. If it's a bit stale, toast it in a dry skillet to regain its crispness.
Tip: Heat caramelizes the butter and sugar in the bread, adding extra flavor.
5
✓
Place slices on plates, pour the warm Baileys custard over them, and dust with cocoa powder.
Tip: The porous dough absorbs the cream immediately, so serve at once.
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Ingredients
- 1 small Panettone (or 4 thick slices)
- 0.75 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.25 cup Baileys Irish Cream
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Egg Yolks
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tbsp Cocoa Powder (for dusting)