Forget Plain Panettone: Sottozero Brings Oreo, Lotus, Dubai Chocolate & More

If panettone has always felt like that traditional Christmas cake everyone eats out of habit, this year Sottozero is here to completely flip the script. Known and loved as The Gelato Factory, Sottozero has taken its obsession with flavour and indulgence and poured it straight into one of Christmas’ most iconic desserts.

Panettone has a long and festive history, dating back to 15th-century Milan, where it first appeared as a celebratory Christmas bread. Over time, it became deeply tied to the holiday season, symbolising sharing, family gatherings and festive generosity. Traditionally gifted and enjoyed at the table after long Christmas lunches, panettone has always been about comfort and celebration, even if the flavours stayed safely predictable.

That’s exactly where Sottozero steps in. Famous for pushing boundaries and creating cult-favourite desserts, the gelato masters are now redefining what panettone can be. This Christmas, they’re serving up rich, soft, flavour-packed panettones inspired by some of the world’s most loved treats, including Oreo, Ferrero Rocher, Pistacchio, Nutella, Lotus, Kinder Bueno, Kinder Cereali and the indulgent Dubai Chocolate.

Each panettone feels less like a formality and more like a full-on dessert experience. It’s the kind of Christmas treat that people actually get excited about, whether it’s brought to the table as a centrepiece, shared with family and friends, or quietly enjoyed slice by slice when no one’s watching.

Perfect as a Christmas gift or as your own festive indulgence, Sottozero Panettone proves that tradition doesn’t have to be boring.

#MaltaDaily x Sottozero