Description
A selection of traditional Italian desserts enjoyed during Christmas.
Ingredients
- Panettone: 1 large loaf
- Pandoro: 1 large loaf
- Struffoli: 500g
- Croccante: 200g
- Ricciarelli: 300g
- Chocolate: 200g
- Chestnuts: 400g
- Honey: 100g
Instructions
- Start with panettone and pandoro, slice them for serving.
- Prepare struffoli by frying small dough balls until golden.
- Mix honey and chestnuts in a pan over low heat.
- Coat struffoli in honey and form into a mound.
- Make croccante by melting sugar and mixing with nuts.
- Prepare ricciarelli by mixing almond paste with sugar and egg whites.
- Melt chocolate for dipping desserts if desired.
Notes
- Serve desserts with coffee or dessert wine.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers.
- Use high-quality ingredients for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking and frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice or piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian Christmas desserts, panettone, pandoro, struffoli, ricciarelli