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.

IntermediateFrenchServes 10

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Source Video
4h 41m
Prep
1h 3m
Cook
41m
Cleanup
6h 25m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$18.45
Per serving:$1.85

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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