Chestnut cream and chocolate Christmas log
Ingredients
- For the Swiss roll:
4 eggs
100 g of sugar
60 g of Céliane pastry mix
20 g cornstarch
20g unsweetened cocoa powder
1 pinch of salt
- For the filling:
300 g of chestnut cream
200 ml of whole liquid cream (very cold)
50g dark chocolate chips
- For decoration:
100 g dark chocolate
1 tablespoon neutral oil (optional, for a glossy finish)
Icing sugar
- Preparation -
Step 1
Prepare the Swiss roll:
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Whisk the yolks with the sugar until the mixture whitens. Stir in the cocoa powder, our Céliane baking mix , and the cornstarch. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff, then gently fold them into the mixture. Spread the batter on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
2nd step
Roll the biscuit:
As soon as it comes out of the oven, unmold the biscuit onto a clean, slightly damp cloth. Remove the parchment paper and immediately roll it up with the cloth. Let it cool.
Step 3
Prepare the filling:
Whip the liquid cream until stiff. Gently fold in the chestnut cream, then add the chocolate chips.
Step 4
Assemble the log:
Unroll the biscuit and spread the filling evenly. Roll the biscuit up tightly again and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Step 5
Decorate:
Melt the dark chocolate in a bain-marie with a tablespoon of oil if desired. Spread it over the entire surface of the log with a spatula for a smooth or textured effect according to your taste. Sprinkle lightly with icing sugar for a snowy effect. Let the chocolate harden for a few minutes in the refrigerator before cutting into generous slices.