Orange Zest & Almond Panettone Strata

By Tufgrlz

Ingredients

• 10 eggs
• 3 cups whole milk
• 2 teaspoons orange zest
• 3/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
• 18 cups (2 lbs.) cubed panettone
• 1 cup ricotta
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons cream
• 1/3 cup sugar

Details

Adapted from rachaelraymag.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, orange zest and almond extract. Stir in cubed panettone. Transfer to a buttered 3-qt. baking dish. Spoon ricotta by the tablespoon over strata. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Sprinkle on almonds, brush with cream and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees until just set, about 1 hour.