Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa Stella Cucina VeraceBudino Americano Recipe

Budino Americano Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

white chocolate bread pudding, bourbon, vanilla gelato

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Ingredients

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Ingredients for Budino Americano

Method

Directions for Budino Americano

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bread

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed stale bread with the heavy cream and milk. Let it soak for about 15 minutes, allowing the bread to absorb the liquids.

  2. 2

    Melt the White Chocolate

    In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

  3. 3

    Make the Custard Mixture

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until well combined. Slowly stir in the melted white chocolate, mixing thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the egg and chocolate mixture over the soaked bread. Add the bourbon and gently fold everything together until the bread is evenly coated.

  5. 5

    Bake the Pudding

    Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Remove the budino from the oven and let it cool slightly. Serve warm with scoops of vanilla gelato on top.

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