Panforte di Siena

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:

1. 🔥 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.
2. 🍫 Prepare the Dry Mix:
   • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, toasted almonds, raisins, and finely chopped candied orange peel.
3. 🍯 Make the Caramel:
   • In a saucepan, heat the honey and granulated sugar until it forms a light caramel.
4. 🍫 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.
5. 🥄 Combine and Mix:
   • Pour the chocolate and caramel mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
6. 🧈 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.
7. 🔥 Bake:
   • Bake in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 40 minutes.
8. ❄️ 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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