15 things to do with a Panettone

Panettone, the classic Italian sweet bread, is versatile and can be enjoyed in many delightful ways. Here are some suggestions to enhance your Panettone experience:

1. Simple Slices
• Enjoy it as is, sliced fresh out of the box.
• Pair with coffee, tea, or a glass of dessert wine like Moscato or Vin Santo.

2. Toasted
• Lightly toast a slice to bring out its buttery flavor. Add butter, jam, or honey for an extra treat.

3. French Toast
• Use Panettone as the bread for a luxurious French toast. Dip slices in an egg-milk mixture, cook until golden, and top with syrup, powdered sugar, or fruit.

4. Bread Pudding
• Transform leftover Panettone into a decadent bread pudding by soaking it in a custard mixture and baking it.

5. Trifle
• Layer Panettone with custard, whipped cream, and fruit in a trifle dish for an impressive dessert.

6. Ice Cream Sandwich
• Use slices of Panettone as the “bread” for a sweet ice cream sandwich. Chocolate or pistachio gelato works especially well.

7. Grilled Panettone
• Grill slices of Panettone and serve with mascarpone cheese and fresh berries.

8. Panettone Tiramisu
• Replace ladyfingers with Panettone in a tiramisu recipe. Layer with mascarpone cream and espresso-soaked slices.

9. Savory Twist
• Pair plain Panettone with aged cheeses, cured meats, or a dollop of fig jam for a sweet-savory combination.

10. Holiday Stuffing
• Dice Panettone and use it as the base for a unique, sweet-savory holiday stuffing.

11. Panettone Croutons
• Cube and bake leftover Panettone to make sweet croutons. Sprinkle on yogurt, fruit salad, or ice cream.

12. Frozen Treat
• Freeze slices of Panettone and enjoy them chilled or use them to make a frozen dessert like a semifreddo.

13. Chocolate-Dipped
• Dip Panettone slices in melted chocolate and allow them to set for an indulgent snack.

14. Layer Cake
• Slice the Panettone horizontally and layer it with whipped cream, Nutella, or custard.

15. Gift It
• If you’re not in the mood to eat it yourself, Panettone makes a fantastic gift, beautifully wrapped with a bow!