Thermomix Panforte

A classic Italian fruit cake dessert... our rich and dense Thermomix Panforte recipe is made with toasted nuts, dried fruits, spices and candied peel.

Course Desserts

Cuisine Christmas

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings serves

Calories 260kcal

Author Lucy & Lauren

Cost $10

Equipment

Thermomix
23cm Springform Pan
Oven

Ingredients

150 g dark chocolate melts
255 g honey
220 g caster sugar
150 g plain flour
25 g cocoa powder
2 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
140 g blanched almonds toasted
140 g hazelnuts toasted and skins removed
140 g dried figs chopped and stems removed
85 g candied mixed peel

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 160 degrees celsius (fan forced).
Grease and line a 23cm springform pan and set aside.
Place the dark chocolate melts, honey and sugar into the Thermomix bowl. Melt for 3 minutes, 60 degrees, Speed 3 (or until melted).
Add the plain flour, cocoa powder, spices and salt and mix for 10 seconds, Speed 8. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and repeat.
Add the toasted nuts and dried fruits.
This mixture will be SO sticky and thick that you won't be able to mix it using the Thermomix. Use the spatula and your muscles to mix until combined!
Press the mixture into the prepared springform pan.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into thin slices.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS

I recommend using dark chocolate melts instead of regular dark chocolate (as they melt easier)
ensure that the nuts are toasted before using for the ultimate crunch and taste
dried figs and candied mixed peel can be found in the dried fruits/nuts aisle of the supermarket
do not overcook the panforte
store the Thermomix panforte in the fridge or at room temperature for up to 3 weeks
alternatively, freeze for up to 6 months

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