Description
Festive holiday magic meets Italian tradition in this Panettone Trifle, where layers of sweet bread, creamy custard, and rich mascarpone create a stunning dessert. Guests will delight in each spoonful of this luxurious Christmas treat that brings warmth and joy to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
Panettone Trifle Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) panettone, cubed
- 1 pound (454 grams) mascarpone cheese
Chocolate and Liqueur Components:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, melted
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) coffee liqueur
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
Sweetening and Garnish:
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) confectioners sugar
- Chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gently melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, allowing it to cool slightly to prevent seizing.
- In a mixing bowl, whip mascarpone with melted chocolate, sugar, and espresso powder until the mixture becomes silky and aerated.
- Create the first layer by placing chunks of panettone at the bottom of each serving glass, ensuring even distribution.
- Delicately drizzle coffee liqueur over the panettone, allowing it to soak into the bread for enhanced flavor.
- Carefully spread a generous layer of the chocolate-mascarpone mixture over the soaked panettone, ensuring complete coverage.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining panettone, creating a second bread layer.
- Pour the remaining coffee liqueur over the second panettone layer to add moisture and depth.
- Top the second layer with the remaining chocolate-mascarpone mixture, creating a smooth and even surface.
- Garnish the trifle with delicate chocolate shavings, sprinkled evenly across the top for visual appeal.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and texture to set, or serve immediately for a softer dessert.
Notes
- Gently melt chocolate using a double boiler or microwave to prevent burning and ensure smooth texture.
- Use room temperature mascarpone for easier whisking and a more uniform mixture that blends seamlessly with chocolate.
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace coffee liqueur with strong brewed coffee or chocolate syrup to maintain depth of flavor.
- Layer ingredients carefully to create visually appealing and evenly distributed flavors in each spoonful of the trifle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 517 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 63 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg