Piccolina's New Limited-Edition Gelato Cake Will Help Shake Up Your Christmas Dessert Game

This year, swap the classic fruit pud for the Budino di Natale — a multi-layered treat starring three styles of gelato, plus Biscoff crumble, feuilletine and chocolate.
Libby Curran
November 10, 2022

The clever festive creations are coming in fast this year; from that decadent sticky date and toffee trifle courtesy of Messina, to the latest edition of Four Pillars' much-hyped Christmas pudding-inspired gin. And here's another limited-edition treat to add to your Yuletide shopping list — a creamy, frozen Italian take on the classic Christmas pud, by the masters at Piccolina.

Yep, fresh off the back of a new range of nostalgia-fuelled gelato cakes, the local gelateria is getting into the festive spirit by unveiling the Budino di Natale — a seasonal dessert creation that's sure to steal the show at any Christmas lunch.

Here, the classic Christmas table-topper has been given a makeover, reimagined as a multi-layer wonder featuring a whole bunch of different gelato flavours. First, there's an outer shell of panettone gelato, which encases a layer of Piccolina's Better than Nutella gelato that's been studded with a Biscoff crumble. Dig deeper and you'll find elements like the crema ricca (rich cream) gelato, a pain de gênes sponge (almond cake), dark chocolate glaze, and a layer of feuilletine and Biscoff. Top it all off with a generous drizzle of the accompanying chocolate sauce.

But it's not just the cake itself that looks the part. Each Budino di Natale is set in a keepsake stoneware bowl handmade by Bendigo Pottery — Australia's oldest working pottery — and housed in a limited-edition Piccolina canvas bag.

The Budino di Natale is designed to serve around 14 people; though that'll obviously depend on how hard everyone goes on Dad's Christmas barbecue spread. You can nab one for $120 by pre-ordering via the Piccolina website.

Find the Budino di Natale available to pre-order online, for pick up after December 5. Limited numbers are on offer.

Published on November 10, 2022 by Libby Curran
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