2loaves ( 1 lb. 10.5 oz each)boxes panettone bread
6 to 8largeeggs
3/4cupheavy whipping creamheated to 70 to 80 degrees
1/2cupmilk
1tablespoonsugar
1/2teaspoonground cinnamon
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/8teaspooneach salt and pepper
13 oz packagecream cheese, room temperature
2 to 4tablespoonsmaple syrup
Instructions
Slice each panettone into large cubes.
Generously butter a 13 x 9 baking dish, place cubes in prepared pan. Set aside.
Whisk the remaining ingredients together in a large bowl. Pour the mixture evenly over the bread cubes in baking dish. Push bread cubes into egg mixture.
Cover the baking dish and place in the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight.
Remove dish from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Bake for 35 minutes or until top is golden brown.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar optional and Serve with Maple Syrup.