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A traditional Italian dessert from Siena, Panforte is a rich, chewy treat filled with nuts, dried fruits, and chocolate. Perfect for the holidays or as a unique dessert to share!
📝 Ingredients:
(Serves 6)
- 🌾 100 g flour
- 🌰 150 g almonds
- 🍯 150 g honey
- 🍬 50 g granulated sugar
- 🍇 100 g raisins
- 🍊 30 g candied orange peel, finely chopped
- 🍫 100 g dark chocolate
- 🍫 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 🧈 10 g butter (for greasing the pan)
- 🍬 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for garnish)
📋 Directions:
- 🔥 Toast the Almonds:
- Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C).
- Spread the almonds on a non-stick baking sheet and toast for about 8 minutes until golden and aromatic. Let cool, then roughly chop them.
- 🍫 Prepare the Dry Mix:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, toasted almonds, raisins, and finely chopped candied orange peel.
- 🍯 Make the Caramel:
- In a saucepan, heat the honey and granulated sugar until it forms a light caramel.
- 🍫 Incorporate the Chocolate:
- Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler until smooth. Remove the caramel from the heat and stir in the melted chocolate.
- 🥄 Combine and Mix:
- Pour the chocolate and caramel mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- 🧈 Prepare the Pan:
- Line a round cake pan with greased parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the pan and press it down firmly to create an even layer.
- 🔥 Bake:
- Bake in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 40 minutes.
- ❄️ Cool and Serve:
- Allow the panforte to cool completely before removing it from the pan. Dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
📊 Nutritional Information:
- ⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
- 🔥 Baking Time: 40 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 1 hour
- 🍽️ Servings: 6
- 🔥 Calories: High
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