Christmas Log

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 0
Chocolatey and fruity Christmas Log for the holiday season
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 chocolate swiss roll
50 g digestive biscuits , crushed
2 tablespoons apricot jam
1 tablespoon orange juice
100 g dried mixed fruit
75 g milk chocolate
25 g butter , softened
50 g icing sugar , sifted , plus extra for dusting
fondant
cocoa powder
edible green food coloring

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
500
Sugar
40g
Fat
20g
Christmas Log is a dessert that originated in France, often served during the holiday season. It's made by rolling a chocolate sponge cake filled with cream and shaping it into a log, then frosting it with chocolate buttercream to resemble a tree bark. In this recipe, we've added a twist to the classic by using a chocolate swiss roll, crushed biscuits, dried mixed fruit, and a milk chocolate icing. The result is a mouth-watering, chocolatey, and fruity dessert perfect for impressing your guests during the holidays.

Instructions

1.Crush the digestive biscuits and mix them with the apricot jam and orange juice.
2.Spread the mixture over the chocolate swiss roll, then sprinkle the dried mixed fruit over the top.
3.Melt the milk chocolate in a heat-resistant bowl over a pot of simmering water, then add the softened butter and icing sugar and stir until smooth.
4.Spread the icing over the chocolate swiss roll, then sprinkle cocoa powder over the top.
5.Shape the fondant into holly leaves and add green food coloring to create a festive touch.
6.Decorate the top of the log with the fondant leaves and dust with icing sugar to finish.

PROS

This Christmas Log is a delicious and indulgent dessert, perfect for treating yourself during the festive season.

The mixed fruit and holly leaves add a touch of festivity to the presentation.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The preparation can be a bit time-consuming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, the addition of dried mixed fruits provides some nutrients like fiber and vitamins, which can support digestive health and boost the immune system. However, it should still be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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