Economical Chocolate Orange Yule Log

Recipe by Gourmandises TV - PARIS 🇫🇷 - Cooking

A simple, economical and indulgent Christmas log, inspired by chef Jean‑François Piège. A moist vanilla sponge, enhanced with orange zest and candied orange peel, glazed with a shiny chocolate‑orange ganache and decorated with pistachios. Serves 8 to 10 people and costs less than €10.

MediumFrenchServes 10

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Source Video
2h 24m
Prep
45m
Cook
23m
Cleanup
3h 32m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$15.30
Per serving:$1.53

Critical Success Points

  • Melt the butter without burning it
  • Whisk the eggs vigorously to avoid lumps
  • Incorporate the flour gradually to obtain a homogeneous batter
  • Check the cake's doneness with a knife tip
  • Achieve a smooth ganache by mixing the melted chocolate with hot cream
  • Glaze the ganache evenly before it hardens

Safety Warnings

  • Melted butter and hot chocolate can cause burns – handle with care.
  • Use kitchen gloves to remove the hot pan from the oven.
  • Be careful of the steam from the bain‑marie.

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