Introduction
Originally created in Italian bakeries to mark the beginning of the festive season, traditional panettone is known for its inclusion of orange peel and raisins. However, in recent years, panettone has evolved to include a variety of enticing flavors, including chocolate, cherry, tiramisu, and even champagne. These unique varieties have become increasingly popular in the UK, with many supermarkets reporting a surge in sales. In this article, Lynsey Hope shares her verdict on some of the supermarket's unusual flavor combinations for Christmas 2023.
Lidl Deluxe Champagne Panettone
This panettone, priced at £8.99, boasts a light and airy sponge. However, Lynsey felt disappointed as she couldn't taste any champagne. While it offers good value for money, she would have preferred a more pronounced boozy flavor.
TASTE: 6/10
VALUE: 7/10
OVERALL SCORE: 6/10
M&S Triple Chocolate Panettone
This £12 panettone is a must-have in Lynsey's household. It is rich, indulgent, and visually resembles a big chocolate cake. With a generous amount of ganache and chocolate chips, the standout feature is the gooey chocolate sauce throughout. While it may appeal more to chocolate lovers than panettone enthusiasts, Lynsey describes it as seriously delicious.
TASTE: 10/10
VALUE: 9/10
OVERALL SCORE: 10/10
Morrisons The Best Tiramisu Panettone
This surprise hit, priced at £7.50, exceeded Lynsey's expectations. Despite concerns about an overpowering flavor, the moist and soft sponge combined perfectly with the sweet and delicious mascarpone filling. Topped with dark chocolate and amaretti biscuit pieces, this panettone was worth the effort of slicing into it.
TASTE: 9/10
VALUE: 9/10
OVERALL SCORE: 9/10
Asda Extra Special Chocolate Orange Panettone
Priced at £6, this smaller panettone is a delightful treat dotted with milk and white chocolate drops. The light and airy sponge resembles a giant cupcake, and the oozing chocolate sauce adds richness. While the promised candied orange was lacking, the overall subtle orange flavor makes it a sweet and indulgent option for Christmas.
TASTE: 8/10
VALUE: 7/10
OVERALL SCORE: 7/10
Waitrose No 1 Sicilian Orange Nocciolato Panettone
Priced at £12, this Waitrose panettone offers a slight twist on the classic recipe. Decorated with almonds and pearl sugar, it features a zesty, orange-flavored sponge. While it doesn't deviate too far from tradition, its enticing presentation and flavor make it an ideal option for guests or as a gift.
TASTE: 10/10
VALUE: 8/10
OVERALL SCORE: 9/10
Tesco Finest Chocolate Star Panettone
Priced at £12, this novel-looking panettone adds a touch of attraction to any festive spread. However, Lynsey found the sweet bread to be dry, and there weren't enough chocolate chips throughout. With a higher price compared to Waitrose and M&S, it didn't offer good value for money.
TASTE: 6/10
VALUE: 4/10
OVERALL SCORE: 5/10
Sainsbury's Taste the Difference Cherry and Almond Panettone
Priced at £10.50, this panettone offers a soft and buttery texture with interesting flavors from the cherries and almonds. The delicious hazelnut glaze on top adds an extra touch. While a few more nuts and cherries would have been appreciated, the taste was spot on, making it a lovely gift or addition to a hamper.
TASTE: 8/10
VALUE: 7/10
OVERALL SCORE: 8/10
Aldi Specially Selected Chocolate Panettone
Priced at £3.49, this budget-friendly panettone is an ideal cupboard staple for the festive season. Despite its low price, it offers generous fillings of oozy, melted chocolate sauce and scattered chocolate chips. Lynsey describes it as the perfect afternoon pick-me-up that she would happily indulge in any time of year.
TASTE: 10/10
VALUE: 10/10
OVERALL SCORE: 10/10
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