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.
Christmas desserts don’t get much more traditional than panforte!
We’ve adapted your favourite classic recipe to the Thermomix… and you won’t believe how easy it is!
Just like Christmas pudding, biscotti and fudge, we’ve got all your Christmas classics covered!
So come on… let’s get baking!!
Why You’re Going To Love This Recipe
We LOVE our Thermomix Panforte recipe and we think you will too!
- Classic Recipe – this old fashioned classic recipe is always popular at Christmas time!
- Christmas Dessert – just like pavlova, Christmas pudding and fudge… this is a favourite Christmas dessert!
- Make Ahead Of Time – this recipe can be stored in the fridge or at room temp for 3 weeks or frozen for up to 6 months.
- Suitable For All Thermomix Models – this recipe is suitable for use in all Thermomix models.
What You Need
Packed full of nuts and dried fruits, we know you’ll love this Thermomix Panforte.
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
- Dark Chocolate – I recommend using dark chocolate melts as they melt easier
- Honey – use your favourite honey!
- Caster Sugar – we recommend using caster sugar as it melts easily when heated
- Plain Flour – also known as all purpose flour
- Cocoa Powder – use unsweetened cocoa powder
- Spices – cinnamon, allspice, ground ginger and salt
- Nuts – use blanched and toasted almonds and hazelnuts
- Dried Fruits – use dried figs (stems removed) and candied mixed peel
Step By Step Instructions
You won’t believe how easy it is to make Thermomix Panforte!
Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Step 1 – Melt
Melt the dark chocolate, honey and sugar in the Thermomix bowl.
Step 2 – Mix
Add the plain flour, cocoa powder, spices and salt and mix to combine.
Step 3 – Add The Fruit & Nuts
Add the toasted nuts and dried fruits.
Use the spatula to mix until combined (you’ll need to use your muscles!!!).
Step 4 – Bake
Press the mixture into the prepared springform pan and bake for 30 minutes (do NOT overcook).
Allow to cool completely before cutting into pieces.
Expert Tips
Follow our top tips for the perfect Thermomix Panforte!
- 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
FAQs
Yes! This recipe is suitable to all Thermomix models.
Yes the Thermomix blades are strong… but not strong enough for panforte!!! You’ll need to use the spatula and all your muscles once you’ve added the fruits and nuts.
Panforte is a traditional Italian fruit cake originating from the city of Siena.
Related Recipes
We LOVE Christmas baking!
Here’s a few more of our favourite Christmas recipes!
- Thermomix Chocolate Chip Biscotti
- Thermomix White Chocolate Rocky Road
- Thermomix Christmas Biscuits
- Thermomix Panna Cotta
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Thermomix Panforte
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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
- 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
Nutrition
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