20 Delectable Panettones That Make The Perfect Xmas Dessert
4th December 2023 | By Charlene Teressa
Christmas calls for presents, festive wrapping paper, sparking baubles, hearty roasts, and, of course, a slice of sweet panettone. Whether you’re eager for a traditional Italian panettone or one with a tasty twist, we’ve put together a guide of the best worth trying this Christmas. After all, not everyone is as skilled as Gordon Ramsay in the kitchen.
From Selfridges’ iconic centrepiece to Aldi’s affordable chocolate delight, read on to find our favourites…
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Want an extra large portion for dessert? Selfridges has the perfect answer. Their Really Big Panettone is aptly named, with more than enough slices to share with the family. Packed with sweet candied oranges, lemons, and sultanas, this 8kg rendition of the classic Christmas dessert is not for the faint of heart.
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Sal de Riso takes things to new, creative heights with his Limoncello Panettone. A fluffy concoction that’s sure to melt in your mouth, this panettone is stuffed to the brim with limoncello cream and soaked with more of Amalfi’s zesty liqueur. After all, who doesn’t want a boozy twist for your Christmas dessert?
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Milk, dark, and white chocolate… Mu0026S’ Triple Chocolate Panettone seems to have been baked with chocolate lovers in mind. Gooey and chocolatey on the inside, this is a mouth-watering treat you won’t want to miss.
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Family-owned baking company Chiostro di Saronno takes things old-school with their traditional panettone. Packed into a festive tin, enjoy a soft, fragrant delight that’s brimming with candied fruits and raisins from a trusty family recipe.
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The Newt in Somerset’s Apple u0026 Cinnamon Panettone gives you the perfect dose of sweetness at the end of any Christmas dinner. Indulge in a dessert that’s chock full of candied apples and sultanas, as well as a sprinkling of cinnamon that just adds that extra kick to this festive delight.
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Harrods is known for its glamorous festive displays, and it comes as no surprise that they know what’s needed for a proper Christmas feast. At £30, Harrods’ Classic Panettone is the gift that keeps on giving, a tasty treat that’s packed with citron, orange peel, and sourdough.
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Rich and buttery, with candied Sicilian orange peel and candied Arancia Rossa di Sicilia IGP Sicilian blood orange paste IGP, topped with a crunchy, crackled hazelnut frosting, almonds and sugar strands. From a family-run bakery in Piedmont, Italy, where each panettone takes over 55 hours to make.
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A panettone as classy as its vintage packaging, Breramilano 1930’s rendition of this Milanese sweet bread brings festive joy to any Christmas party. Although drowning in heavenly pistachio cream and doused in chocolate, this panettone is generously decorated with chocolate and pistachio nibs.
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Luxury fashion house Dolce u0026 Gabbana are dipping their toes into something different this Christmas, with their gorgeously packaged panettone. Another treat for the chocolate-obsessed, this panettone is infused with milk and dark chocolate, and layered with orange paste–an irresistible combination.
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This sweet featherlight melt-in-the-mouth Christmas bread is filled with Gocce’s incredible sticky balsamic glaze creating a certified flavour sensation. Sweet tangy intensely aromatic and perfectly balanced this will be the hot new trend this Christmas period you mark our words. Serve it with coffee or a gin and tonic; dip it into strawberry jam or olive oil with a pinch of sea salt.
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As if Lazzaroni’s panettone wasn’t fragrant enough, they fill this one with orange and dark chocolate for an intoxicating aroma.
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As the name suggests, expect a panettone riddled with candied cranberries and orange peel. Housed in sleek, festive packaging, this Cranberry u0026 Orange Panettone is the perfect answer to satisfying any sweet cravings you have.
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Buttery and chocolatey while not being too overwhelming, Aldi’s Specially Selected Chocolate Panettone ranks high on our Christmas desserts list. Although it’s not packed with candied fruits, their panettone more than makes it up with their heavy chocolate cream filling, chocolate chips, and cocoa butter. And at £3.99, it’s a mouthwatering bargain.
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Fortnum u0026 Mason’s take on the Christmassy Italian sweet bread is not one to miss. Their Traditional Panettone is ideal for either a light bite before Christmas dinner or as the grand finale. Baked with a sourdough base and infused with candied oranges, Fortnum u0026 Mason shows who’s boss when it comes to the festive dish.
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Proudly dubbed the ‘panettone of panettoni’ by Sous Chef Milano, this flavourful classic certainly lives up to its title. It has everything you’d expect from a traditional panettone, from candied citrus and raisins to citron peel, all made with their special ‘mother’ sourdough. And housed in hand-wrapped packaging, this panettone is an ode to its Milanese heritage.
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A panettone made by vegans for vegans, Go Vegan’s Chocolate Panettone shows that this festive sweet bread is meant to be enjoyed by all. Using vegan dark chocolate and sourdough, this soft and buttery concoction is perfect for any occasion.
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Lina Stores’ Traditional Panettone is both airy and soft, with the sweetness and tartness of raisins and orange peel. Coming in an artful pastel-green gift box, it makes for an excellent hand-wrapped gift, or one to share with the rest of the family this Christmas.
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Heavenly dulce de leche caramel directly translates as ‘candy made from milk’ and makes a gorgeous addition to a panettone. This light and buttery panettone features rich and decadent pockets of dulce de leche and creamy white chocolate that surprise and enchant; but first, you must tear through the outer hazelnut glaze that’s studded with white chocolate caramel drops.
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An Italian cake with Sicilian candied orange peel, sultanas and candied cherries, with a caramel filling, topped with chocolate, hazelnuts, almonds, candied orange peel and freeze dried cherries.
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For a traditional panettone from a reliable brand, try Schar’s offering. Added sultanas make this one a perfect option for the fruit loaf lovers in your life.
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