Pandoro sandwiches are the tasty and ingenious answer to the question we ask ourselves every year after the holidays: “What to do with all the leftover pandoro?” or “How can I serve pandoro in an original way?” With this easy and quick recipe, you’ll transform slices of the classic Christmas cake into a dessert that’s surprising and absolutely irresistible. Forget the usual pandoro! These filled pandoro sandwiches are an original idea to give new life to your holiday dessert, turning it into an authentic delight perfect for any occasion, from an after-dinner dessert to a dessert buffet that will leave everyone speechless.
This is the most creative and delightful way to use pandoro in a fun and waste-free way. Each bite is a small explosion of flavor, thanks to a creamy and enveloping heart that contrasts beautifully with the softness of the pandoro. You can personalize them with your favorite creams: from the classic mascarpone cream, reminiscent of tiramisu, to a delicious chocolate cream, or fruit jams or hazelnut spreads for the most indulgent. Preparing filled pandoro sandwiches is a breeze, requiring no special culinary skills. They’re perfect to be prepared in advance, or at the last minute when you have unexpected guests and little time available. Whether you’re looking for ideas to recycle pandoro or for an original dessert, pandoro sandwiches will soon become a must in your recipe collection. Don’t waste the pandoro, give it an even more delicious second life!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 1 Hour
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 3 Pieces
- Cooking methods: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year's, Christmas
- Energy 548.09 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 44.18 (g) of which sugars 19.44 (g)
- Proteins 10.32 (g)
- Fat 37.30 (g) of which saturated 14.36 (g)of which unsaturated 0.05 (g)
- Fibers 1.96 (g)
- Sodium 261.84 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 65 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 8.8 oz pandoro
- 1.8 oz mascarpone
- 3/8 cup heavy whipping cream
- to taste unsweetened cocoa powder
- to taste raspberries
Tools
- Knife
- Piping bag
- Bowl
- Mixer
How to Make Pandoro Sandwiches
To prepare the pandoro sandwiches, first make the cream: put the cream with the mascarpone in a bowl and whip for a few minutes until you get an airy and well-whipped mixture. Transfer the cream to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle and keep in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Wash and dry the raspberries.
Cut 2 slices of pandoro about 3/4 inch thick: you will need to cut it lengthwise. Stack the slices and cut into 3 equal parts.
Fill each piece with the mascarpone cream. Place a second slice on top and trim the edge to give the sandwich its final shape.
Place on a serving plate, dust with unsweetened cocoa (or powdered sugar), and top with fresh raspberries (or other fresh fruit of your choice). Let it rest in the fridge for 1 hour before serving. Enjoy!
Storage
Pandoro sandwiches can be stored in the fridge in a closed container for 3 days.
FAQ
What are the best fillings for pandoro sandwiches?
The options are endless! Mascarpone cream (like for tiramisu), custard, chocolate cream, Nutella or other spreads, red fruit or citrus jams, and whipped cream with fresh fruit.
Can I make pandoro sandwiches in advance?
Yes, absolutely! They are a great recipe to prepare in advance. You can assemble them a few hours before serving and keep them in the fridge. This allows the flavors to blend better and the pandoro to slightly absorb the creaminess of the filling.
What type of pandoro is most suitable?
Any pandoro is fine, whether freshly baked or leftover from a few days ago. The important thing is that it is not too dry; if it is, you can slightly moisten it with milk, syrup, or a sweet liqueur before filling it to make it softer.
Can I use this recipe with panettone as well?
Certainly! Although the recipe is called “pandoro sandwiches,” the idea is perfectly applicable to panettone as well. Just remember that panettone has a more intense flavor and contains raisins and candied fruit, which will affect the final taste of your panettone treats.
How can I best present pandoro sandwiches?
Arrange them on a tray, perhaps decorating with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa, fresh fruit (strawberries, raspberries), or a few mint leaves for a touch of color.
Can I create a more “savory” or sweet-and-sour version?
While the name “pandoro sandwiches” implies a dessert, you are free to experiment! You might consider fillings with creamy cheeses (like ricotta or goat cheese) paired with special jams (red onion, fig) or dried fruit. It will be a bold but interesting reinterpretation.
Is this recipe suitable for children?
Absolutely yes! It’s a great idea to recycle pandoro in a fun way for kids. Choose alcohol-free fillings, such as Nutella, custard, or jam, and let them also have fun decorating their pandoro sweet sandwiches with colorful sprinkles.
Can I moisten the pandoro before filling it?
Certainly: you can moisten with a little milk if the sandwiches are also meant for children, or you can get creative with coffee, alcoholic syrups, etc.
