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Panettone Festive Tree

White chocolate and cranberry Panettone layered with Amarula Mascarpone cream and topped with a mountain of meringue

Level

Easy

Prep time

20 minutes

Ingredients

  • SPAR Bakery festive white choc, cranberry & Amarula panettone, sliced1 cake

Amarula Mascarpone Cream

  • Cream250 ml
  • White Sugar1.5 Tbsp
  • Vanilla essence1 Tsp
  • Mascarpone75 g
  • Amarula60 ml

Meringue

  • Egg whites4
  • Cream of tartar1 pinch
  • Castor sugar200 g

Instructions

01

Step 1

For the Amarula mascarpone cream, whip cream, sugar and vanilla using a stand mixer or hand mixer until soft peaks form. Fold through mascarpone, followed by Amarula, until combined.

02

Step 2

For the meringue, place egg whites and cream of tartar in the clean bowl of a stand mixer or large mixing bowl. Whisk until soft peaks form.

03

Step 3

Gradually add castor sugar, a tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until the meringue is thick and glossy and the sugar has dissolved.

04

Step 4

To assemble, arrange a layer of sliced panettone on a serving platter and top with Amarula mascarpone cream. Continue alternating panettone and cream, building the layers upwards to create a festive tree shape.

05

Step 5

Finish with meringue and lightly toast, using a blowtorch, until golden.

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