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Equinox Yule Log in the style of Cyril Lignac and Benoît Couvrant

Recipe by Ludo's Workshops

Yule log inspired by Cyril Lignac's Equinox entremet, composed of a caramel‑vanilla cream, a vanilla ganache, an almond sponge, a speculoos‑praline crunch, and an anthracite gray coating. Ideal for celebrations, it combines crunchy and silky textures with nostalgic flavors of caramel, vanilla and hazelnut.

IntermediateFrenchServes 12

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Source Video
24h 17m
Prep
25m
Cook
2h 58m
Cleanup
27h 40m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$33.70
Per serving:$2.81

Critical Success Points

  • Hydrating gelatin sheets (ganache)
  • Preparing the caramel
  • Tempering the caramel and cooking the custard
  • First layer of ganache in the mold
  • Applying the anthracite gray coating

Safety Warnings

  • The caramel reaches over 150 °C: handle with care to avoid burns.
  • Boiling cream can splash hot droplets; wear oven mitts.
  • The spray gun uses very hot chocolate; work in a ventilated space.
  • Gelatin must stay hydrated and not be contaminated by dirty surfaces.

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