An incredibly tall panettone and a fantastic pistachio cream.
Rating: 9/10
A staple on Italian tables, the panettone is now one of the main symbols of Christmas. Among the endless variations, the delicious pistachio panettone is a must, but navigating the numerous artisanal and supermarket options is not easy at all.
Among the best options is undoubtedly the artisanal pistachio panettone produced by "Pasticceria Fratelli Gangi", in Bronte, which can be purchased both at their bar/pastry shop in Bronte and ordered remotely (they can ship it anywhere!).
The packaging is very simple, featuring a beautiful green box decorated with a Christmas theme, stamped with the bakery's logo and a nice photo of the panettone. The photo on the packaging is 100% realistic, which is a great merit, as well as a small jab at those who choose to use photos that are far from realistic compared to the actual product.
The first thing that strikes you when looking at the panettone is that it is truly very tall! The visual impact is extraordinary, also thanks to the generous drizzle of white pistachio chocolate that flows from the top down the sides of the panettone.
The dough is quite soft and well-leavened, distinctly artisanal, although slightly dry, so it is advisable to warm it up to restore the fragrance of a freshly baked panettone. The panettone is simple, without raisins and without candied fruit, with a very delicate and perfectly balanced taste, never too sweet or too rich.
The topping, made with white pistachio chocolate, is truly excellent and thick, with a good consistency and a delicate pistachio flavor, although naturally, the white chocolate takes center stage. The whole pistachios placed on top are delicious, even if there aren't many of them.
The real highlight of this product, however, is undoubtedly the artisanal pistachio cream, made with 30% Bronte pistachio—a real treat! The pistachio flavor is excellent and well-defined, accentuated by the presence of numerous pistachio pieces (clearly visible in the photo). The cream is slightly rich, but not too much; in fact, when paired with any of their desserts, the result is always excellent. In particular, the union of this cream with the panettone creates a perfect alchemy, because the simplicity of the panettone embraces the bold flavor of the cream.
It is therefore a product that, despite some minor flaws in the softness of the dough, features an excellent pistachio cream and an extraordinary balance of flavors, thus deserving a full rating of 9/10.
The panettone is available in three sizes: 500g, 700g, 1kg. We remind you that you can purchase it not only in Bronte (at their bar/pastry shop), but also remotely, by having it shipped with a simple phone call!
