noun
- A dense Italian fruitcake made with honey, spices, nuts, and dried fruit, traditionally from Siena.
Usage: Italian origin; often served during Christmas and special occasions
Examples
- Panforte is a traditional Sienese dessert that dates back to the medieval period.
- The bakery sells slices of panforte alongside other Italian pastries.
- She brought a box of panforte as a gift from her trip to Tuscany.
- Panforte contains almonds, walnuts, and candied fruits bound together with honey.
- This panforte is so rich and dense that a small slice is quite satisfying.