Makes about 15

You will need

Method

Put chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water and melt. Stir occasionally.
Cut panettone in slices and chop each in bite sized pieces.
Space panettone pieces on a cooling rack and drizzle chocolate over. Leave for 15-20 minutes to set.
Meanwhile, put mascarpone, sugar and brandy if using in a bowl and stir to mix.
Serve chocolate panettone with the bowl of mascarpone.