PANDORO STAR with CHOCOLATE and COCONUT, a quick dessert perfect for using up some leftover pandoro, a delicious recipe to make in no time with cream and chocolate.
It’s the smartest Christmas recipe of the year. Born to recycle that famous leftover pandoro that lingers around the house after the holidays, but in the end, the pandoro star with chocolate and coconut is so good you’ll want to buy it just for this purpose. It’s a delicious, super easy, and fast dessert, perfect when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.
Plus, among quick Christmas desserts, desserts with pandoro, chocolate recipes, and coconut desserts, this star shoots straight to the most searched and loved.
I often prepare it when guests arrive at the last minute: I take the pandoro base, cut it (immediately feels like Christmas!), fill it with a super quick chocolate cream and a sprinkle of coconut that adds that irresistible crunch. In short, a dessert that looks super elaborate but takes less time than a voice message on WhatsApp.
It’s one of those smart ideas that save your holidays: no baking, no stress, just a perfect mix of cream, chocolate, and coconut that wins everyone over. A cute dessert, or a small cake to bring to the table after lunch or dinner. And trust me: it disappears in two minutes.
Join me in the kitchen today for the pandoro star with chocolate and coconut.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 2 Hours
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Bain-Marie
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year's Eve, Christmas
Ingredients
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 3.5 oz 60% dark chocolate
- grated coconut (shredded)
- 0.7 oz chocolate
Steps
Cut the bottom part of the pandoro, this way you have the star already ready and hollow it out a bit to make room for the filling.
Melt the chocolate with the milk and let it cool.
Whip the cream, add the chocolate and whip again.
Fill the star, decorate with a sprinkle of shredded coconut and red currant, chocolate flakes and put in the fridge until ready to serve.
Bon appétit
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PANDORO STAR with CHOCOLATE and COCONUT
Useful tips
Use day-old pandoro: it holds the star shape better.
If you want extra flavor, add a few drops of rum to the chocolate cream.
For a lighter version, whip ricotta with a bit of sugar and replace the cream.
The shredded coconut can be replaced with hazelnut granules or pistachio.
Prepare the star in advance and keep it in the fridge: it becomes even more delicious and compact.
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FAQ PANDORO STAR with CHOCOLATE and COCONUT
How to store the pandoro star with chocolate and coconut?
In the fridge, covered with plastic wrap, it lasts 1–2 days.
Can I use panettone instead of pandoro?
Absolutely! It slightly changes the taste, but it’s delicious.
Can I prepare it without coconut?
Absolutely yes: replace it with cocoa, powdered sugar, or granules.
