Sweet Panzanella
Category: Desserts
Servings: 4
This delightful take on the traditional panzanella brings together fresh, seasonal fruit with crispy toasted brioche cubes and roasted hazelnuts, all drizzled with a touch of honey and fig syrup for a burst of sweetness. The combination of textures, from soft fruit to crunchy brioche, and the refreshing mint leaves make it the perfect summer dessert.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Brioche bread | 150g |
| Peach (or nectarines) | 1 |
| Apricots | 2 |
| Plums | 1 |
| Strawberries | 180g |
| Cherries | 150g |
| Blueberries | 100g |
| Fig syrup (or balsamic syrup) | 3 tbsp |
| Fresh mint leaves | To taste |
| Fleur de sel (or sea salt) | To taste |
| Honey (preferably wildflower) | 1 tbsp |
| Whole hazelnuts (peeled) | 65g |
Instructions
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Prepare the Brioche:
- Start by cutting the brioche bread into small cubes, about 1.5 cm in size.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper, and spread the brioche cubes and peeled hazelnuts evenly on the tray.
- Drizzle the honey over the top and place the tray in a preheated oven. Toast the bread and hazelnuts until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
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Prepare the Fruit:
- Pit and dice the peach or nectarine into small chunks.
- Cut the apricots into 8-9 wedges each.
- Slice the plum into thin rounds.
- Remove the stems from the strawberries and slice them into halves or quarters, depending on size.
- Cut the cherries in half and remove the pits.
- Add the blueberries whole to the mix.
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Assemble the Sweet Panzanella:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the prepared fruit.
- Drizzle the fig syrup (or balsamic syrup) over the fruit and gently toss.
- Add the toasted brioche cubes and roasted hazelnuts to the fruit bowl.
- Tear some fresh mint leaves and sprinkle them over the mixture for added fragrance and flavor.
- Season with a pinch of fleur de sel (or sea salt) to bring out the sweetness.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Gently mix everything together with a spoon, making sure the flavors meld.
- Serve the sweet panzanella immediately as a refreshing, fruit-filled dessert thatโs perfect for any warm weather occasion.
This Sweet Panzanella brings together all the best flavors of summer with a unique twist on the classic savory dish, perfect for dessert lovers! The honey and fig syrup add an irresistible sweetness, while the toasted bread and hazelnuts offer satisfying crunch. Enjoy!
