"From Epicurious, a fabulous bread pudding that can either dress up a sit down dinner or fill that comfort food craving. The zabaglione isn't critical, but what's not to like about any amaretto recipe...."
INGREDIENTS
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8 cups bread cubes, with crust (from one 16-ounce loaf)
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2 1/4 cups chopped pitted medjool dates (about 12 ounces)
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1/2 cup sliced almonds
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6 large eggs
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2 large egg yolks
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1 cup baker's sugar (superfine sugar) or 1 cup sugar
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3 1/2 cups half-and-half
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon generous ground nutmeg
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powdered sugar
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6 large egg yolks
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1/3 cup Amaretto or 1/3 cup other almond liqueur
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3 tablespoons baker's sugar (superfine sugar) or 3 tablespoons sugar
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1/4 cup whipping cream