Whether or not you love panettone, it always seems to be around during the holiday season. Stacked up in beautiful boxes in grocery stores and often given as gifts, these festive fruitcakes are a staple in Christmas grocery shopping. Frequently when they land in our hands we’re not quite sure what to do with them (especially if we’ve been gifted a few). Don’t let this underrated holiday fruit cakes go to waste! Here are three creative ways to transform your panettone into something delicious.

 

1. French Toast

This may seem like the most obvious way to use panettone varieties, but it often gets overlooked. Because the Panettone cake is so light, fluffy, and packed with flavor, it’s perfect for making Christmas morning breakfast.

Simply slice your Panettone into thick slices, dunk them in your egg mixture, and cook until its a beautiful golden brown on both sides. You can top with fresh fruit compote, orange zest, and whipped cream for a festive and indulgent holiday treat. Delicious.

 

2. Trifle

Christmas celebrations just aren’t complete without the star of the show: a beautiful trifle. Instead of using the classic angel food or sponge cake try panettone varieties in this years Christmas treat. Fill a clear trifle dish with chunks of the cubed light fruitcake soaked in brandy layered with fresh fruit, and whipped cream make for a tasty and quick way to end your holiday feast.

 

3. Stuffing

Okay, we know this one sounds weird, but just trust us. The sweetness of panettone pairs well with traditional savoury holiday flavours like cranberry, orange, sage, and thyme. Cut the panettone into small chunks and pop them into a low temperature (250 degrees F) oven to dry it out. Once the cake is dry, use it as you would any other bread in your turkey stuffing. We like mixing ours with chopped yellow onion, carrots, celery, whole cranberries, fresh sage, fresh thyme, and orange zest.
 

Shop Over 50 Types of Panettone at Meinhardt Fine Foods

Want to try these Christmas recipes to transform your panettone at home? You can stop by our South Granville store to explore our collection of over 50 panettone varieties. Whether you’re stocking up for yourself or need a thoughtful holiday gift, we’ve got the best selection in Vancouver grocery shopping.

Make your holiday shopping easy and festive this season—visit Meinhardt Fine Foods today!