Quick Panettone Shortcake (Bolo de Panetone)
A semi-homemade, quick panettone shortcake that will brighten your holiday table...
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 14 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 oz panettone with chocolate chips or any panettone of your choice
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 1 quart fresh
- leaves Fresh mint (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Remove panettone from the box and plastic bag, and place on a cutting board. Using a large serrated knife, slice horizontally into 3 layers. Set aside.
- 2
Pour heavy cream into the bowl of a mixer. Whip the cream until it forms soft peaks, add the sugar and vanilla, and whip again until just stiffened. Please do not over-mix -- unless you want to wind up with sweet butter instead of sweet whipped cream!
- 3
To assemble panettone shortcake: Place bottom panettone round on a serving plate and spread on about 1/3 of the whipped cream. Top with a layer of a third of the amount of berries. Top with the other panettone round and spread with another third of whipped cream. Top with a third of the amount of berries. Top with the top panettone round and spread the remaining whipped cream on top. Garnish with the remaining berries, and fresh mint leaves if desired. Slice panettone shortcake and enjoy!