Overview
If you're on dessert duty this holiday season, there's no reason to leave the task until the last minute. Instead, it's easier than ever to get your sweet-treat prep wrapped up early, as Brunetti Classico has already revealed its Christmas collection of cakes and desserts for your pre-ordering bliss. Just shop online or swing through any store, from Carlton to Moonee Ponds.
Featuring a handcrafted lineup of Italian bakery staples made to boost festive season spirits, the whole family will be itching to roll out dessert on the big day. Combining bold and nostalgic flavours, perhaps a pastiera — a Neapolitan-style ricotta cheesecake — is the ideal dessert to keep everyone awake after the lasagne and grilled meats are long gone.
Of course, it wouldn't be Christmas without a panettone. Available from Sunday, November 16, this ever-popular choice comes in five options, from the traditional dried fruit variety to the choc-hazelnut-filled gianduia. Plus, if you need a stocking stuffer, a mini panettone is almost certainly preferable to socks and jocks.
Speaking of gifts, Brunetti Classico also offers a vast selection of rare and limited-edition treats to toast your family and friends. Think buccelato — a Sicilian biscuit ring filled with fig — or a spiced pangiallo cake. Meanwhile, Yule log cakes, available from Monday, December 1, span a trio of festive flavours: flourless chocolate, tiramisu and vanilla panncotta.
