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Chocolate orange log
A festive Yule log combining intense dark chocolate and fresh orange flavor, with a light orange sponge, a silky orange cremeux and a glossy glaze. Ideal for holidays or any special occasion.
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Critical Success Points
- • Soften the butter without liquefying it
- • Incorporate the gelatin correctly into the cremeux and the glaze
- • Control the glaze temperature (35 °C)
- • Use the torch carefully for unmoulding
Safety Warnings
- • The sugar syrup is very hot; handle with care.
- • Use the torch away from your face and flammable materials.
- • Watch out for splashes of boiling liquid when preparing the cremeux.
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