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Panettone is the favorite dessert for Christmas, the undisputed king of the table: unfortunately, it is not always consumed completely, and sometimes, among gifts and treats from relatives and friends, we even have more than one to consume.
So, how can we reuse unused panettone without getting tired of eating it? To avoid having to eat panettone all day, from breakfast to snack, until after dinner, here are some good tips for you!
Recipes with leftover panettone: there are really many and for all occasions. We can transform a panettone into a spoon dessert, or even into a fruit cake. With a little creativity and the simple ingredients we have at home, it will be possible to create delicious desserts for all occasions.
Want to organize a tea party with friends, for example? Just a few ingredients are needed to create a fantastic mascarpone cream to fill the panettone, or to make a delicious spoon dessert.
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Recycling panettone: from a simple cream to a filling of delicious fruit, it will be possible to create fantastic recipes in no time, even with panettone stuffed with candied fruits and raisins. The typical cylindrical shape of the dessert, with the dome-shaped top, helps to make perfect sweets; also thanks to the soft dough made with natural yeast. It's always a shame to have to throw away leftovers, which is why, with a bit of creativity, we can create recipes for all tastes and preferences, even for those who have decided to follow a low-calorie diet after the holidays! How? For example, by using low-fat yogurt instead of mascarpone to make the creams. Simple, right?
Recipes with panettone are simple and sure to succeed; the important thing is to make sure to choose quality ingredients.
Perhaps not everyone knows about the tradition associated with Saint Biagio's day, which falls on February 3: according to tradition, on that day the last slices of leftover panettone should be eaten to ask for the grace of the patron saint of the throat. However, for those who do not want to wait for that day, the most immediate way is to consume it for breakfast or to make desserts, otherwise it will soon go stale. The panettone can be decorated with cream and chocolate ganache. By creating alternating layers, you will have a fantastic cream dessert that everyone really loves.
With leftover panettone, you can make spoon desserts, muffins, cakes, and apple or pear crumbles. You didn’t think of that, did you? Let’s see how.
For the stuffed panettone, we recommend cutting off the top and emptying it, to fill it with whole milk mousse, cream, orange zest, and chopped almonds. A good alternative is to cut it into layers, filling each one with ricotta cream and chocolate flakes. This is the perfect filling for panettone with candied fruits, which pair wonderfully with ricotta cream and chocolate.
If you want a super quick dessert, cut the panettone into layers and fill each layer with some great ready-made creams: et voilà, dessert is served!
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Recycling panettone is very simple by making a seasonal fruit crumble. Take some pears and cut them into small pieces, sauté them in a pan with sugar and cinnamon. In a bowl, mix the leftover panettone with melted butter.
Prepare a buttered baking dish and place the pears on top, covering them with the crumbled mixture. Bake for a few minutes until golden. Your dessert is ready! Serve it at room temperature with a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
Who doesn’t love muffins and tiramisu? Well, these can also be made with leftover panettone. Let’s start with the muffin recipe.
Take the leftover panettone and break it into large pieces. Mix everything with a mixture of eggs, sugar, yogurt, and yeast. If you like, you can enrich it with pieces of fruit or chocolate chips. Place the batter in muffin tins, bake, and let cook until they are puffed and golden.
With panettone that has lost its softness, you can make an excellent tiramisu. The panettone will replace the classic ladyfingers; it should be cut into slices, soaked in coffee, and placed on a tray. If you want, you can also add a touch of orange liqueur.
One tip: flavor the mascarpone with drops of chocolate or citrus zest, it will be an extra touch for an amazing dessert. Create the layers and sprinkle the top with cocoa powder. Your dessert will be ready in just a few minutes.
In the absence of candied fruits, for panettones that only contain raisins, you can also make savory recipes, for example, for an appetizer or an exciting aperitif. This is because the dough is made from water, flour, butter, and eggs, and it lends itself very well to being paired with savory foods.
Panettone with raisins can be toasted, grilled, served warm with cold cuts and cheeses, or in slices to enrich vegetable purees. It can also be ground into powder to add to spaghetti with anchovies, or on saffron risotto.
To amaze your guests' taste buds, create crostini with stracchino, honey, and chopped hazelnuts: it will be an unforgettable experience, even for the most discerning palates.
Have fun with our recipes for recycling panettone, you will have guaranteed success. Enjoy your meal!
Antonella Iannò
S&M
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