Log Christmas log

For the cookie roll

4 eggs

100 g of sugar

80 g of flour

20 g of cocoa powder

1 pinch of salt

For decoration

Optional

fishing for sprinkling

2 branches of rosemary

To taste

candied cherry

For the chocolate cream

200 g of dark chocolate

50 g of powdered sugar

Optional

30 g of butter (more creaminess)

Oven

Hotplate

Parchment paper

Spatula

Whisk

Salad bowl

Knife

Rasp (for chocolate)

Cooling grid

Food film or damp cloth

1. 1

   Prepare the cookie roll:Preheat your oven to 180°C (th. 6).Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Beat the egg whites until stiff with a pinch of salt.In a bowl, beat the yolks with the sugar until the mixture whitens. Add the sifted flour and cocoa, then gently fold in the egg whites.Spread the dough evenly on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment.Bake for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Roll out the cookie:Remove the cookie from the oven and turn it out onto a damp kitchen towel. Carefully remove the parchment paper and roll the cookie on itself with the tea towel. Leave to cool.

3. 3

   Prepare the chocolate cream:Melt the chocolate with the liquid cream in a bain-marie. Add the powdered sugar and butter (if you want more softness).Let the cream cool before using.

4. 4

   Assemble the log:Unroll the cooled cookie and spread the chocolate cream over its entire surface.Roll the cookie again to form the log, then wrap in cling film and leave to rest in the fridge for 1 hour.

5. 5

   Decorate the log:Cut off a small section of the log to form a "branch" and arrange it on its side.Cover the log with the remaining chocolate cream, then create "bark" effects with a fork.Add sprigs of rosemary, candied cherries, and dust with powdered sugar to imitate snow. Add other edible decorations to suit your taste.

Nutritional Information

Calories 350 kcal

Fats 20 g

Proteins 5 g

Carbohydrates 35 g

Fiber 2 g

Minerals 32 mg

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