Description
A delightful dessert featuring mini panettone filled with creamy homemade chocolate cherry ice cream, topped with fresh cherries, dark chocolate, and sprinkles. Perfect for festive occasions or an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ice Cream
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (392g)
- 2.5 cups heavy cream (600ml)
- ½ cup milk (120ml)
- 4 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Assembly
- 8 mini panettone
- 32 Amarena cherries in syrup (4 in each panettone)
- Heavy cream (double cream – UK) for serving
- Dark chocolate (for garnish)
- Sprinkles (for garnish)
- Fresh cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ice Cream Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and homogeneous.
- Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Then, gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture, incorporating it thoroughly to create a light chocolate ice cream base.
- Add Milk and Mix: Gradually stir in the ½ cup of milk to loosen the mixture for easy freezing and smooth texture.
- Freeze the Ice Cream: Pour the ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for approximately 4 hours or until firm, stirring every hour to prevent ice crystals for a smooth finish.
- Prepare the Mini Panettone: Once the ice cream is firm, carefully slice off the top of each mini panettone. Hollow out the center gently to create space for the ice cream, ensuring not to pierce the bottom.
- Fill with Cherries and Ice Cream: Place 4 Amarena cherries inside each hollowed mini panettone. Then, generously spoon or pipe the frozen chocolate ice cream into the cavity, filling it completely.
- Top and Garnish: Replace the panettone tops or leave open as preferred. Garnish each with a drizzle of heavy cream (double cream), grated or melted dark chocolate, sprinkles, and fresh cherries for an elegant presentation.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the creamy chocolate cherry ice cream bursting inside the soft, sweet panettone. Alternatively, freeze stuffed panettone briefly before serving to firm up the filling.
Notes
- This recipe yields more ice cream than needed for the 8 mini panettone. Leftover ice cream can be stored in the freezer for future use.
- Be gentle when hollowing out the panettone to keep its shape intact.
- If you prefer, substitute Amarena cherries with other preserved or fresh cherries.
- For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder and dark chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini panettone stuffed with ice cream
- Calories: 566 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg
