Hello, good boys and girls! What do you think about our semi-homemade, quick panettone shortcake? For the most part it just requires assembling, but the result is so stunning that anyone might think that it took a lot of effort to make. That is the beauty of the dish! You don’t have to slave in the kitchen or spend a lot of money in order to have a show-stopper like this for the holidays.
I really wish you were here to have a bite… this dessert looks, smells, and tastes like Christmas. Oh, yeah! Just like a shortcake, this is overall a mildly sweet dessert made from layers of chocolate chip panettone, vanilla whipped cream, and berries. It is one of those treats where it is hard to just have one slice. My husband had several… and so my children and I as well. 🙂
As I explained in our post Upside-Down Panettone French Toast from last year, panettone is a staple in my home country of Brazil. It is something that we always have for Christmas, either by itself or incorporated into other desserts– and this year could be no different.
I hope you enjoy it in the form of panettone shortcake. It only takes about 20 minutes to put this together, NO cooking or baking is involved, and the results are amazing — both in taste and looks… so that you can spend more time shopping, setting a beautiful holiday table, preparing the main and side dishes, and catching up with your loved ones. 😉
Bom apetite!
xx
Quick Panettone Shortcake (Bolo de Panetone)
Ingredients
- 1 oz panettone with chocolate chips or any panettone of your choice (I used the Brazilian brand Bauducco, which can be purchased at Walmart or Walgreens), 17.5or 500 g
- 1 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 to 1 quart fresh clean berries of your choice ( I used a combo of raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries -- sliced strawberries for in between the layers and whole for the top layer)
- leaves Fresh mint optional
Instructions
- 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.
- 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!
- 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!
Recipe Notes
Abbe@This is How I Cook
Sometimes shortcuts are the way to go. Especially around the holidays, when sanity is in question! this looks positively delicious! Your photos are great, Denise!
Denise Browning
Thanks, Abbe! Yes, it is definitely a period when sanity is much needed. Keeping certain things simple and give priority to what really has is a must. This dessert is delicious and quick to make everyone happy (both the host and guests).
francesca
This is totally Christmas to me! Panettone is Italian Christmas, personified 😀
Denise Browning
I agree with you, Francesca… And Brazilian as well. In my home country, this is a Xmas tradition — no matter part of the country one is.
immaculate
I love panettone this time of the year – they are all over the place and I can help but pick up more than I need . This would be a great way to use up leftover overs. I would really love a piece of this quick panettone shortcake – it looks DELICIOUS!
Denise Browning
Immaculate: Thanks a lot! Yes, panettone is quite versatile and can be used in many desserts.
Deb|EastofEdenCooking
What an irresistible holiday dessert! Keep these fabulous easy yet stunning recipes coming our way. There never is enough time in the month of December!
Denise Browning
Thanks a lot, my dear Deb! I think Xmas is my fave time of the year to bake and enjoy desserts.
marcela
ohh! I love Panettone! This is one of my favorite desserts! You made it soooo perfectly! I love the photos too! Great!
Denise Browning
Thanks, Marcela!
Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine
I think you are the panettone queen Denise. Another wonderful recipe, perfect for any holiday celebration. We just won’t tell anyone how easy it is, will we?
Denise Browning
🙂 Thanks, Chris! I think it is a great idea to make people believe this was a piece of work although it was actually quite quick and easy. LOL
Juliana
This is such a great idea Denise, to use panettone as a base of this quick cake…I love how it looks…so festive, perfect for the season.
Have a wonderful week 🙂
Denise Browning
Thanks, Juliana! Likewise.
Coffee and Crumpets
Another beautiful panettone dessert Denise! This is just beautiful and I love all the components. Panettone makes the best desserts!
Nazneen
Denise Browning
Thanks, Nazneen! I am crazy for panettone and it is a tradition in my home country. My family and I have it both in desserts and by itself every Xmas.
Little Cooking Tips
Panettone is delicious on its own, so we really can’t even imagine how DIVINE it will turn out with your recipe…Wow.
Thank you so much for another fantastic post we can’t wait to try!
Hugs,
xoxoxoxo
Denise Browning
Thank you for stopping by despite your busy work schedule. You guys are awesome! xoxo
John@Kitchen Riffs
What a quick and easy panettone! Really creative recipe. And fast! This is wonderful — thanks.
Denise Browning
Thank U!
Ash-foodfashionparty
‘What do we think’…It sure is a fantastic idea. Perfect to make an impression without stressing.
Denise Browning
Thanks, Ash! This will help me for sure on Xmas day. 🙂
Amira
This really looks so festive, yet very easy to assemble. I wish I could be there too to have some 🙂
Denise Browning
I would be happy to share a slice of it with you, Amira. My husband loves this dessert.
Karen (Back Road Journal)
It truly is a show stopper. Life is hectic at this time of the year and this is an easy yet beautiful dessert.
Denise Browning
Thanks, Karen! I like to have easy yet delicious treats like this at my holiday table without all the stress.
Sugar et al.
This has our name written on it! It is totally berry season here and I will have to make this version just for myself. It looks gorgeous Denise!
Denise Browning
Thank you, Sonali! You won’t regret to make this at all. It is very good and mildly sweet. My husband ate it for the first time this dessert and love it so much that he winded up eating most of it. I intend to make this again for Xmas but since there will be more people eating with us, I think I will layer the whole thing as a trifle instead of a cake. xx
mary anderson
i have tried this recipe before and it comes out to be the bestest one going to amke this again this weekend thanks for sharing such good recipe 🙂
johnvicks
i have tried this recipe before and it comes out to be the bestest one going to amke this again this weekend thanks for sharing such good recipe 🙂
Denise Browning
This bolo de panetone is indeed quite easy and delish. Perfect for holidays! A Brazilian recipe that is a real hack. .