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Pear and Chocolate Charlotte Yule Log
A light, festive Yule log inspired by a classic French Charlotte. Poached pears in a vanilla‑cinnamon syrup are blended into a silky mousse, layered between homemade ladyfinger‑style biscuits, a crunchy speculoos‑chocolate base and finished with a glossy dark chocolate ganache. Decorated with pear chips, poached pear pieces and a hint of mascarpone chantilly, this dessert looks impressive yet stays accessible for home bakers.
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Critical Success Points
- • Poach the pears until tender
- • Make the biscuit batter without deflating the egg whites
- • Fold the whipped cream into the pear‑gelatin mixture gently
- • Set the crunch layer firmly in the pan
- • Assemble the bûche with even mousse layers and proper syrup brushing
- • Freeze the assembled bûche to set the mousse
- • Prepare a smooth, glossy ganache and avoid overheating
- • Bake the pear chips until crisp but not burnt
Safety Warnings
- • Hot syrup and boiling liquid can cause burns – handle with care
- • Use oven mitts when removing hot trays
- • Melted chocolate is very hot – stir slowly and avoid steam burns
- • Sharp knife for slicing pears and trimming biscuits
- • Gelatin should not be consumed if you have a gelatin allergy
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