Stuffed Panettone with Cream and Mascarpone

Preparing a panettone filled with cream and mascarpone is a delicious way to make this classic Christmas dessert even more indulgent. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 panettone (about 1 kg)
• 250 ml whipping cream
• 250 g mascarpone
• 70 g powdered sugar
• 1 vanilla bean (or vanilla extract)
• Candied fruit or chopped chocolate (optional, for garnish)
• Cocoa powder or colored sprinkles (for decoration)

Preparation

1. Start by cutting off the top of the panettone so you can easily hollow it out. Set the top aside, as it will be used to close it later.
2. Gently hollow out the panettone, removing most of the inner crumb while being careful not to break the outer crust. The removed crumb can be used in other recipes, such as a base for tiramisu or spoon desserts.
3. In a bowl, begin preparing the filling by working the mascarpone with a spatula to make it softer.
4. Whip the cold cream from the refrigerator, adding the powdered sugar a little at a time and the seeds extracted from the vanilla bean.
5. Incorporate the whipped cream into the mascarpone, mixing gently from bottom to top to avoid deflating the mixture.
6. Transfer the resulting cream inside the hollowed panettone, leveling it well with a spatula.
7. Close the panettone with its top and decorate the surface with cocoa powder, colored sprinkles, or candied fruit or chopped chocolate.
8. Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving, to stabilize the cream and make the dessert fresher and more delicious.

If you like, you can further customize the filling by adding ingredients such as grated orange zest, chocolate chips, or small pieces of candied fruit for an extra touch of color and flavor.

Fun Facts

Stuffed Panettone is a modern take on the classic Milanese dessert. Tradition is blended with creativity in the filling, making this dessert very versatile and perfect for surprising guests on special occasions.