Chocolate Panettone Sformato Recipes

CHOCOLATE PANETTONE

Steps:

• Combine the yeast and 1 tbsp of the milk. When the yeast has dissolved, pour in the rest of the milk.
• Combine the caster sugar, three quarters of the egg, the marsala and vanilla in a bowl. Tip the flour and ½ tsp salt into the bowl of a stand mixer. Make a well in the centre, then tip in the egg and milk mixtures. Mix for 10 mins using a dough hook, until you have a smooth, soft dough. Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, then cover and leave to rise for 1½ -2 hrs, or until doubled in size.
• Lightly oil a deep, loose-bottomed 20cm cake tin, then line with baking parchment (it should come 10cm above the top of the cake tin).
• Tip the dough onto a lightly oiled work surface. Using lightly oiled hands, gently punch down the dough. Tip the chocolate chunks over the dough and briefly knead to combine. Form into a rough ball and transfer to the tin. Leave to rise for about 1 hr until doubled in size.
• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Brush the top of the dough with the remaining beaten egg, then scatter over the almonds and pearl sugar, if using. Bake in the centre of the oven for 45-55 mins until golden, then leave to cool completely. Will keep in an airtight container for up to one week.

PANETTONE TRIFLE

Steps:

• To make the trifle: Using an electric mixer, beat the mascarpone, melted chocolate, powdered sugar, and espresso powder in a large bowl until smooth and fluffy.
• Divide half of the panettone cubes among 6 wine glasses or old-fashioned glasses. Sprinkle half of the coffee liqueur over the panettone. Top with half of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat layering with the remaining panettone, liqueur, and mascarpone mixture. (The trifles can be prepared 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated. Let come to room temperature before serving.)
• To serve, sprinkle with the chocolate shavings. Serve immediately.

CHOCOLATE SFORMATO WITH AMARETTO WHIP CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a small saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups of the milk, the sugar, and vanilla. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle the gelatin over the remaining 1/2 cup cold milk and let dissolve for 2 minutes. Combine the cold milk and gelatin with the hot milk and sugar. Stir to dissolve the gelatin, about 5 minutes. (Heat the milk gently if the gelatin is not dissolving easily.) When the gelatin is dissolved combine the eggs with the warm milk, whisking constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs. Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large measuring cup or small pitcher.
• Meanwhile, melt the chocolate over a double boiler. When the chocolate is melted gradually combine the milk and egg mixture with the melted chocolate, stirring between each addition to create a smooth chocolate mixture.
• Pour the mixture into a buttered 2-quart casserole dish. Sprinkle the top with the almonds. Place the casserole dish in a larger dish or roasting pan. Add hot water to the outer pan until the water comes halfway up the sides of the baking dish. Bake until the sides are firm and the center is jiggles slightly, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes.
• Just before serving, whip the cream to soft peaks in a medium bowl using a whisk or electric hand mixer. Add the sugar and almond liqueur and whip to combine. Spoon the sformato into individual serving bowls and dollop the top with the almond liqueur whip cream.