Panettone Churros Dippers

 

At Harris Farm (AKA the home of panettone) we adore this fluffy, slightly sweet Italian Christmas cake. Use any leftover slices to make these delicious dippers.

Churros-style dippers made from panettone with cherries on the side

Prep time: 15 minutes 

Cook time: 15 minutes 

Serves 4-6 

 

Ingredients 

  • 300g panettone, cut into 4cm batons 
  • 150g dark chocolate, roughly chopped  
  • 150ml thick cream  
  • 250ml store-bought brandy custard (or vanilla custard) 
  • 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon 
  • 1/2 cup white sugar  
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter  

 

METHOD

  1. To make the chocolate dipping sauce, place the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl. Heat the cream in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and allow it to melt, stirring until smooth.  
  2. Mix together the cinnamon and sugar in a mixing bowl and set aside.  
  3. Melt the butter in a heavy-bottom and cook the panettone batons until browned on all sides. Then toss in the cinnamon sugar. 
  4. Serve dippers warm with warm chocolate dipping sauce and cold custard. 

 

NOTE: 

Serve with some chilled Spanish sherry for the full experience.