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Panettone Party!
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If you’re looking for a dessert that makes Christmas spirits bright, look no further. Both panettone and pandoro are delicious Italian traditions that have become a hit worldwide. Golden brown on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside, these festive brioche-style cakes are especially popular around Christmas and the New Year. While many families are divided on which bread is better, we say the more the merrier!
If you’re looking for a dessert that makes Christmas spirits bright, look no further. Both panettone and pandoro are delicious Italian traditions that have become a hit worldwide. Golden brown on the outside and soft and pillowy on the inside, these festive brioche-style cakes are especially popular around Christmas and the New Year. While many families are divided on which bread is better, we say the more the merrier!
PANETTONE: This sweet, fruit-studded loaf orginated in Milan, Italy, and is plump and domed. It is traditionally unadorned and delicious lightly toasted with butter.
PANDORO: This tall, star-shaped creation hails from Verona, Italy, and is often dusted with powdered sugar. Simple and buttery, it's perfect plain or in French Toast.
We’re proud to offer the paragon of panettone and pandoro from all over Italy, perfect for gifting and enjoying at your own celebrations!
CHIOSTRO DI SARONNO: A truly classic panettone handcrafted in Milan and hand-wrapped in decorative, festive paper, it is one of our favorite holiday gifts or desserts. Following a recipe from the Lazzaroni family, they boast a light and fluffy crumb in an array of fanciful flavors.
- Al Limoncello: Flavored with limoncello cream and candied lemon peels.
- Pere & Cioccolato: Featuring candied pear and chocolate bits.
- Al Amaretto: Made with almond amaretto cream and topped with a dark chocolate glaze and amaretti crumbles.
TRE MARIE: Made in the heart of Milan, these beautiful breads are handcrafted by pastry chefs with quality ingredients and traditional recipes that date back hundreds of years. They’re also packed in beautiful decorative boxes making them a lovely ready-to-give present.
- IL Panettone Milanese Basso: Made with raisins, candied citron and a hint of vanilla.
- IL Pandoro: Baked with fresh butter and egg yolks, and no raisins or candied orange.
FIASCONARO: For over 60 years, the Fiasconaro family has been proudly producing traditional and innovative panettone in Castelbuono, Sicily. Beautifully hand-wrapped, they showcase fantastic flavors like Sicilian citrus, tender almonds, hazelnuts and pistachios, and plump raisins.
- Panettone Tradizionale: Featuring fresh candied orange and raisins, flavored with Marsala and Zibibbo wines.
- Panettone Cioccolato: Traditional style but with chocolate chips instead of fruit and covered with sugar drops.
Hungry for more? Check out these other gourmet gifts!
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