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Bûche de Noël Chocolat-Orange (Yule Log with Chocolate Choux Biscuit, Orange, and Buttercream)
A festive French Christmas bûche (yule log) featuring a unique chocolate choux-based biscuit, orange syrup, a light Italian meringue buttercream, and fresh orange segments. Includes an alternative mascarpone cream filling for a lighter option.
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Critical Success Points
- • Properly drying the choux dough (panade) before adding eggs.
- • Folding meringue into batter gently to avoid deflation.
- • Cooking sugar syrup to correct temperature for buttercream.
- • Rolling the biscuit without cracking or squeezing out filling.
- • Chilling the bûche and bringing to room temperature before serving.
Safety Warnings
- • Hot sugar syrup can cause severe burns. Keep children away during this step.
- • Use caution with sharp knives when segmenting oranges.
- • Ensure eggs are fresh and handled safely, especially if using raw whites.
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