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Panforte is a flat, dense cake created in Siena, Italy during the medieval era. Flavored with dried fruits, nuts, honey, citrus zests and a variety of spices, these cakes have a long shelf life and a rich, complex flavor that satisfies with only a tiny slice. Indeed, they are so nutrient and energy dense that they were used as travel rations by Italian soldiers during the Crusades.
Torta Fichi e Noci (aka Fig & Walnut Panforte) blends the deep, rich flavors of dried Southern Italian figs, Northern Italian walnuts, honey, cinnamon, and nutmeg into a comforting sweet that is as at home on the cheese plate as it is with a cup of coffee or tea. It has been completely coated in a thin layer of snow white powdered sugar for sweetness and visual contrast with its dark brown interior.
This panforte di Siena is produced by Pasticceria Marabissi, a third generation family-run pastry business in Chianciano Terme (Province of Siena) that is considered the most prestigious producer of true Panforte di Siena in Italy. Marabissi is committed to making each of their panforte cakes by hand using traditional methods and the finest Italian ingredients. Their panforte has won many national awards.
Note: Under the outer packaging, the bottoms of panforte are traditionally wrapped in wafer paper (aka "rice paper" although not always rice) to keep them from sticking. This does not need to be pulled off of the cake prior to consumption…it is edible!
Storage: Store panforte in a cool cupboard (whole panforte in original packaging, leftover portions in plastic wrap).
Shelf Life: Up to eighteen months.
Like other panfortes, Torta Fichi e Noci can be served as dessert with tea, coffee, or dessert wine, or used as an energy boosting, nutrient rich snack. Fig & walnut panforte is excellent on cheese plates with goat or sheep milk cheeses.
In addition to the above traditional uses for panforte, it can also be cut into small cubes, or thinly sliced and baked until crisp (at 350F on parchment paper for about 10 minutes), for use as an ingredient.
Fig & walnut panforte crosses the sweet/savory divide, and so while it's a great addition to desserts, it can also be used in salads or with fruit friendly meats like Kurobuta pork, venison, and wild boar.
These panfortes are shelf stable for up to 18 months and elegantly hand wrapped in beautiful paper, they make spectacular food gifts that travel well.
Panforte Recipes
Panforte Margherita 1 - 12 pieces $31 Includes UPS Ground Shipping
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Marzipan Panforte 1 piece (12.35oz/ea) Was $31 Now $26! Includes UPS Ground Shipping
Six Panforte Sampler 6 pieces total (12.35 oz each) Out of Stock Includes UPS Ground Shipping
Three Panforte Sampler 3 pieces total (12.35 oz each) $69 Includes UPS Ground Shipping
