Ice Cream Stuffed Panettone

Here is a recipe for Ice Cream Stuffed Panettone, a delight that brings together two great classics of Italian cuisine: panettone and ice cream. Remember, this might not be a traditional recipe, but it will surely be a scrumptious combination. If you don’t have a ready-made panettone, you can purchase a quality one or prepare one following a specific recipe for panettone.

Ingredients

• 1 panettone (about 1kg)
• 1 liter of ice cream of your choice (vanilla, chocolate, stracciatella, etc.)
• 100g of candied fruit (optional)
• 50g of dark chocolate shavings (optional)
• Orange-flavored liqueur or alchermes (optional for flavoring)

Preparation

1. Cut the top off the panettone as if it were a lid, about 3-4 cm from the edge.
2. Gently hollow out the inside of the panettone, leaving about a 2 cm layer attached to the crust to create a “panettone box”. Remove the large crumbs and set them aside for another use.
3. Allow the ice cream to soften slightly until it becomes malleable.
4. If desired, mix the softened ice cream with chopped candied fruit or chocolate shavings.
5. Fill the hollow in the panettone with the ice cream, pressing gently to fill all spaces.
6. Put the “lid” of panettone back on top.
7. Place the ice cream-stuffed panettone in the freezer for a few hours until the ice cream has hardened.
8. Before serving, you can brush the top of the panettone with some liqueur if you like.
9. Slice the ice cream-stuffed panettone and serve.

Curiosity

Ice Cream Stuffed Panettone is an original idea to give new life to a classic Christmas dessert. Traditionally, panettone is enjoyed as a baked sweet, but this cold variation is perfect for special occasions, especially in the warmer months or for a dessert after dinner that will surprise your guests. Remember that freezing times may vary depending on your freezer. Have fun preparing and most importantly, enjoy your tasting!