Product Reviews and Ratings - Cakes - Dark Panforte from igourmet

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(based on 4 ratings)

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The recipe for Panforte, literally "Strong Bread" in English, dates back to the 13th Century. A Tuscan specialty, Dark Panforte is made from all-natural ingredients like almonds, sugar, candied orange peel and melon, wheat flour, hazelnuts, cocoa, honey, nutmeg and cinnamon. It has a heavy consistency and a chewy, thick texture. Originally a Christmas pastry, Panforte is now enjoyed year round by Italian cuisine enthusiasts around the world. Made by Corsini, the most respected Tuscan pastry company since 1921.

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Avg. Customer Rating:

3.8 stars

(based on 4 reviews)

75% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Lovely Delicate Spices

By The Taste Traveller from St. Helena, CA on 2/14/2008

Pros:

Delicious, Rich, Seductive

Best Uses:

Coffee, Dessert, Entertaining, Gift

Describe Yourself:

Foodie, Frequent Diner, Traveller

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dark Panforte:

Agree with the other reviewer who mentioned the spices - they really are lovely. Perhaps a little dry for those who aren't familiar with this little Italian treat, but for us it brought back very fond memories.

NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY

By JOSEE

from TX on 2/12/2008

Cons:

TOO SPICY HOT

Best Uses:

JUST A COFFEE CAKE

Describe Yourself:

EUROPEAN CHEF

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dark Panforte:

VERY ORDINARY COFFEE CAKE.... BOUGHT FOR VALENTINE'S DAY NEED TO BUY SMTH BETTER - VERY TINY ALSO

Wonderful

By Nick

from NYC on 3/8/2007

Pros:

Delicious

Best Uses:

Dessert, Gift

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dark Panforte:

Delicious, although it doesn't hold a candle to panforte actually purchased and consumed in Siena.

earthy spices make this special

By emerald from buffalo,NY on 2/26/2007

Pros:

High Quality

Cons:

A bit pricey

Best Uses:

Sneaking a bite

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Dark Panforte:

the description does not mention the earthy, warm spices which are infused throughout this delicacy. the sweetness comes and goes, but the sensual spices linger

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