PANDORO STARS with PISTACHIO, delicious treats to make in 5 minutes with pandoro or panettone, baked to be crispy and tasty, perfect for breakfast or unexpected guests.
The PANDORO STARS with PISTACHIO are the fastest and most scenic Christmas treat you can prepare when you have leftover pandoro and want to transform it into a delicious recipe in just 5 minutes. This recipe is the perfect idea for those looking for quick Christmas desserts, clever recipes with 2 ingredients, and smart ways to recycle pandoro and panettone effortlessly.
The trick is simple: cut the pandoro into star shapes, spread a super creamy pistachio cream, and let them golden. In the oven, they become crunchy outside, soft inside, with an amazing Christmas scent, and they especially look like pastry shop treats while being the fastest recipe in the universe. Perfect for breakfast, snack, Christmas dessert, sweet buffets, and to save you when guests arrive unexpectedly.
These pandoro stars with pistachio are not only tasty: they are a pistachio bomb, easy, photogenic, irresistible. A clever, economical recipe ideal for those who love simple yet impactful desserts. And if you want to vary, you can also use panettone, coconut cream, Nutella, or white chocolate cream.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Economical
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 5 Pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven, Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: New Year's Eve, Christmas
Ingredients
- 2 slices pandoro
- pistachio paste
- pistachio granules
Steps
Cut the pandoro slices to get 6 thinner slices lengthwise, 3 for each slice.
Cut out star shapes with a 2-inch cutter, you should get a dozen stars in total, obviously with a larger cutter you will get fewer stars.
Fill half the stars in the center with the pistachio paste and pair the stars, press the edges a bit, and place them on the oven tray or in the air fryer.
Bake in a hot oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes or in the fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes, about 2 minutes per side.
Remove the stars from the oven and decorate with the pistachio paste, powdered sugar, and granules.
Bon appétit
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PANDORO STARS with PISTACHIO
Use 100% pistachio cream if you want an even creamier filling
Pass the stars in a fan oven for top crispiness
Perfect for recycling leftover pandoro on Christmas day
They can be turned into mini desserts if you add powdered sugar and granules
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FAQ PANDORO STARS with PISTACHIO
How to store?
The PANDORO STARS WITH PISTACHIO last 2 days in an airtight container.
Can they be made in advance?
Yes, but fill and heat them right before serving.
Can they be made without an oven?
Of course: heat them for 30 seconds in a non-stick pan or serve them cold.
Can I use panettone instead of pandoro?
Yes! It turns out delicious, slightly more rustic.
How much pistachio cream is needed?
It depends on how indulgent you want to be, but a generous teaspoon per star is perfect.
Can they be filled with something else?
Of course: Nutella, coconut cream, almond cream, sweetened mascarpone, white spreadable cream.
Are they suitable for breakfast?
Absolutely yes, they become ultra-crispy when reheated.
