Description
This Panettone Ice Cream is a smooth and creamy no-churn dessert bursting with delicious festive flavors. Made by folding cubes of sweet panettone and candied mixed peel into a luscious mixture of condensed milk, heavy cream, rum, and vanilla, it’s an effortless holiday treat that requires no ice cream maker. Perfectly rich with a hint of dark rum, it’s a delightful way to enjoy the classic Italian holiday bread in frozen form.
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 14 oz can of condensed milk (397g)
- 2.5 cups heavy cream (600ml)
- ¼ tsp vanilla bean paste or 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp dark rum
Mix-ins and Garnish
- ¼ to ⅓ of panettone bread, cut into cubes
- ½ cup candied mixed peel (100g)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ice Cream Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, condensed milk, dark rum, and vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract). Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until it becomes really thick, smooth, and holds soft peaks, indicating the right consistency for the ice cream base.
- Fold in Panettone and Candied Peel: Gently fold in the cubed panettone and candied mixed peel into the whipped ice cream mixture. Be sure to reserve some of each for garnishing the top later, and mix carefully to keep the texture light and airy.
- Freeze the Ice Cream: Transfer the panettone ice cream mixture into a freezer-proof container. Cover it with a lid or plastic wrap to prevent ice crystals from forming. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Serving: Remove the ice cream from the freezer about 10-15 minutes before serving to allow it to soften slightly for easy scooping. Scatter the reserved panettone cubes and candied peel on top as garnish, then serve and enjoy your festive treat.
Notes
- This is a no-churn recipe, meaning you don’t need an ice cream maker, making it super easy to create at home.
- Using dark rum adds a warm depth of flavor, but you can omit or substitute it with vanilla extract for a non-alcoholic version.
- Ensure you beat the cream mixture well to reach soft peaks for the perfect creamy texture.
- You can adjust the quantity of panettone bread to your preference for more or less chewiness in the ice cream.
- Freezing overnight yields the best results for firm, scoopable ice cream with well-blended flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 342 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 67 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 79 mg
