Description
Traditional French chestnut yule log. Chocolate and chestnuts combine for an alternative Yule Log that makes a delicious dessert with a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg fresh chestnuts (about 2 lbs) or 750g (1 1/2 lbs) peeled & cooked frozen/vacuum packed
- 125g (4oz) dark chocolate
- 125g (1/2 cup) sugar
- 125g (4oz) butter
Instructions
- If using fresh chestnuts, pierce the shells then boil until soft (test with a knife). Let cool then peel.
- Place the peeled (or frozen/vacuum packed) chestnuts in a food processor and blitz until smooth.
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler, add sugar and mix well, then stir in the butter.
- When the mixture is homogenous, pour it into the food processor with the chestnuts and blend until smooth.
- Roll the processed ‘dough’ in tin foil to form a log then chill in fridge for several hours (overnight is best).
- Carefully unroll then drag a fork over the surface to create ‘bark’. Decorate with holly and pinecones. Sprinkle with icing sugar for ‘snow’.
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French