Pandolce Genovese

This is the Ligurian equivalent of panettone, the traditional Christmas yeast cake of Milan. It is more substantial and keeps better than panettone, which dries quite quickly. Pandolce is usually served with Moscato Spumante, a sweet sparkling wine from Piedmont, or with one of Liguria’s own sweet wines, such as the Moscadello of Ventimiglia, or a passito wine (made from late-harvested, semi-dried grapes). It is easy to make and quite delicious.