The holiday season is the perfect time to gather around delicious and elegant dishes, and the coffee and praline Yule log fits perfectly into this tradition. This Yule log, combining the intense flavors of coffee and the sweetness of praline, is a true work of culinary art.
It promises to delight your guests, offering a festive end to the meal that is as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the taste buds. Its preparation, although requiring a little time and attention to detail, is a beautiful way to celebrate Christmas traditions.
The base of this log is a soft, light and airy rolled biscuit, prepared with eggs, sugar, flour and a touch of vanilla. The biscuit is then soaked in coffee, giving it a rich and fragrant taste that pairs perfectly with the praline buttercream. The praline, with its nutty and caramel taste, brings a crunchy texture and a contrast of flavors that harmoniously complements the biscuit.
Buttercream is the star of this dessert. Its rich, creamy texture, combined with coffee extract and praline powder, creates a luxurious and indulgent filling. Each layer of this bûche is an invitation to indulgence. The bûche is then carefully rolled, creating beautiful spirals of cream and biscuit, then wrapped and refrigerated to allow the flavors to meld and the bûche to take shape.
This coffee and praline Yule log is not just a dessert, it is a celebration of the festive spirit of Christmas. It represents the love and care that goes into preparing festive dishes, and its elegant presentation makes it a highlight of any Christmas meal. Follow this step-by-step recipe to prepare a Yule log that will amaze your guests and bring a touch of magic to your festive table.
Ingredients for 8 people:
For the biscuit:
4 eggs
125 g caster sugar
125 g flour
2 sachets of vanilla sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For the buttercream:
375 g of soft butter
200 g caster sugar
3 eggs
1 to 2 tablespoons of coffee extract (according to your taste)
150 g of powdered praline (Vahiné type)
Preparation :
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