The holidays are over, and that beautiful panettone still sits untouched on your sideboard. We get it, sometimes the season ends before the cravings do. But don’t toss it! This Italian classic is a gift that keeps on giving. With a little creativity, you can reinvent it into indulgent desserts that feel fresh, fun, and utterly fabulous. Bookmark these ideas for next year too, and you’ll thank us when the festive rush hits again.
Tried and tested (digested?!) by the Home Beautiful team, golden, custardy slices of panettone fried to perfection will make this your new brunch hero with a sweet Italian twist.
Dress up a plain pandoro with simple, store-bought ingredients like ice-cream and berries for a dessert that’s pure elegance.
Raspberry limoncello bomb
A frozen showstopper bursting with tangy raspberries and zesty limoncello. Panettone never looked so chic.
Grilled fruit trifle with panettone and sugared almonds
Layers of creamy custard, juicy fruit, and torn panettone chunks make this trifle a true holiday encore, and the laissez‑faire assembly is the stylish answer to entertaining fatigue.
Skye McAlpine