Cappuccino Yule Log

Recipe by Chef Sylvain - Long live pastry!

An original Yule log with coffee, chocolate and vanilla aromas, made of a moist sponge, a vanilla and coffee bavarois, a vanilla syrup and small dark chocolate discs. Ideal for the holidays, it serves about 10 people.

HardFrenchServes 10

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Source Video
7h 55m
Prep
35m
Cook
1h 1m
Cleanup
9h 31m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$18.65
Per serving:$1.87

Critical Success Points

  • Melt the chocolate and butter without burning.
  • Cook the custard to 83‑84 °C to avoid coagulation.
  • Fully dissolve the gelatin in the hot custard.
  • Temper the chocolate to 31‑32 °C for the discs.
  • Properly freeze each step for a clean unmolding.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle melted chocolate at high temperature with care to avoid burns.
  • Use the kitchen torch away from flammable materials.
  • Be careful with the hot knife when cutting the ends.

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