Hazelnut & Blueberry Chocolate Yule Log
perfect for sharing | electric whisk required
Bring the magic of Christmas to your table with this homemade Yule log recipe. Sure to wow your guests, this impressive festive dessert is a feast for the eyes and a treat for your tastebuds.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
Ingredients
220 grams
Creme Fraiche
(Contains: Milk)
100 grams
Chocolate Chips
(Contains: Soya May be present: Hazelnuts, Nuts, Spelt (wheat), Wheat, Sesame, Cashew nuts, Macadamia Nuts, Almonds, Milk, Pistachio nuts, Rye, Brazil nuts, Oats, Cereals containing gluten, Peanut, Walnuts, Pecan Nuts, Barley)
20 grams
Hazelnuts
(Contains: Hazelnuts, Nuts)
75 grams
Plain Flour
(Contains: Wheat)
75 grams
Sugar
100 grams
Blueberry Jam
Not included in your delivery
3 unit(s)
Egg
to taste
Sugar
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking steps
- Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
- Beat 3 eggs and the caster sugar with an electric whisk until ribbons form when poured, 2-3 mins. Gradually add flour, mixing with a spatula—don't overmix!
- On a lined baking tray, spread the mixture into a 1cm thick rectangle, leaving a border of 1cm. Bake until lightly golden, 6-8 mins.
- Lay out a sheet of baking paper and scatter over some sugar. When the cake is ready, flip it onto the baking paper and peel off the paper on the base. Rest for 4-5 mins and then roll up the sponge from the longer side of the rectangle to form a log.
- Allow to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, bash or roughly chop the hazelnuts.
- Place a pot over medium heat and add the creme fraiche.
- Once simmering, add the chocolate and allow to melt over low heat.
- Cool until thickened slightly, 10-15 mins. Once cooled, unroll it carefully.
- Spread jam and ⅔ of the chocolate over the sponge, leaving a 1cm border. Sprinkle ⅔ of the hazelnuts on top.
- Carefully roll up the sponge. About 5cm from the top, cut the log at an angle. Place the cut piece alongside the log resemble a branch.
- Pour remaining chocolate over the top, then chill, 10-15 mins.
- Drag a fork along the top to create a wood effect. Sprinkle with remaining hazelnuts.
- Serve immediately, or chill until ready to serve.
TIP: If you don't want to roll the cake, cut into smaller rectangles and assemble in layers.
