Calling all pandoro lovers! If you’re a fan of the traditional Italian holiday sweet bread, this recipe is for you. And if you’re not familiar with pandoro, it’s one of Italy’s sweetest Christmas-time traditions: it’s a cake, usually with an eight-pointed star shape and the name literally translates to mean “golden bread” for its warm color and rich pound cake-like taste.
Pandoro pizza
A pizza made from pandoro? Well, why not? We very simply named the recipe pandoro pizza because it represents all the things we love about both pandoro and pizza: the importance of sharing, practicality and above all, celebration! Usually, the pandoro is cut into large slices from side to side, top to bottom. And there’s always that one pesky layer that gets thrown away or discarded… because it’s just not that pretty to serve. It’s also generally the most cooked (or browned) part and not exactly the tastiest. But waste not, want not! Use this “misfit” slice or the widest slice you have leftover for this mouth-watering recipe (because the more the better, right?). Serve it with a classic custard or mascarpone cream, or as we suggest, with a white chocolate cream. Then cut into smaller slices (think finger foods) for guests so you don’t have to do any dishes! It’s a recipe that’s too easy not to try!
White chocolate cream
To prepare this delicious cream, melt 150 g high quality white chocolate in 200 g (already warmed) fresh cream. Whip cream until cold with 250 g mascarpone cheese and 100 g condensed milk. After mixture is well-blended, spread it on the slice of pandoro or use a sac à poche for more elegant decoration with small tufts.
How to decorate your pandoro pizza
For a picturesque pandoro pizza, make little tufts with white chocolate cream.
Now for the toppings... On each slice, arrange red currants on the white cream for the perfect holiday look! Another option is to add some dark chocolate chips for a rich flavor contrast… Or maybe even some dried fruit grains for a little crunch!