Yule Log Recipe
Yule log, also known as Christmas block is a specially selected log burnt on a hearth as a Christmas tradition in Europe. This custom gives the name to our Mediterranean dessert recipe, Yule log. This dessert recipe is made to imitate the Christmas block look. It is a simple and easy-to-make recipe that is filled with delicious whipped cream and layered with chocolate. Yule log is a dessert that is laden with chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream.
Yule Log Recipe
Ingredients:
Recipe :
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Step 1 Bake the chocolate sponge
Preheat oven at 200 C. Line a Swiss roll tin with baking paper. Beat the sugar and eggs in a bowl till light and fluffy. Add in sifted flour and cocoa powder and fold. Pour into the tin and spread evenly and bake for 7-9 minutes. Set it aside to cool.
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Step 2 Prepare the filling and spread it over the sponge
For the filling, whip the cream and add the icing sugar to it. Add in chopped cherry pieces. Spread this over the cool sponge and roll the sponge.
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Step 3 Make the ganache, garnish and serve the Yule Log
To prepare the ganache, take a bowl, melt the chocolate and butter and pour hot cream on it and cool till spreading consistency. With a star nozzle, pipe lines of the ganache length-ways to give a bark effect to the rolls. Garnish with holly leaves and cherries.
