Grilled chocolate, marzipan, orange & ricotta panettone sandwiches

Summary

Leftover panettone? apparently it sometimes happens. this recipe is a speedy and delicious interpretation of the ornate sicilian dessert cassata; it serves two but is easily scaled up if you’re feeding the masses! eat for pud or a particularly indulgent mid-afternoon snack.

Step by Step

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta, grated chocolate, orange zest, marzipan, alcohol (if using) and a pinch of sea salt flakes; set aside.

Step 2

To assemble the sandwich, spread 1 slice of panettone with the hazelnut chocolate spread and 1 slice with the ricotta mixture and sandwich them together. Spread the softened butter all over the outside of the sandwich.

Step 3

Heat a dry frying pan over a medium heat and fry the sandwich for around 1 minute on each side, until the panettone turns crisp and golden, and the filling nice and oozy. Remove from the heat, cut the sandwich in half, put on a plate or board and serve immediately.