Raspberry Nouga Ice Log

Raspberry Nouga Ice Log is a medium French recipe that serves 8. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry on YouTube.

Prep: 1 hr 39 min | Cook: 4 hrs 49 min | Total: 6 hrs 43 min

Cost: $15.50 total, $1.94 per serving

Ingredients

  • 300 g Fresh raspberries (stemmed)
  • 150 g Granulated sugar (for the syrup)
  • 200 ml Water (for the syrup)
  • 100 g Golden raisins (to macerate)
  • 30 ml White rum (for maceration (optional))
  • 50 g Whole almonds (coarsely chopped)
  • 50 g Shelled pistachios (coarsely chopped)
  • 30 g Additional sugar (to caramelize the dried fruits)
  • 4 unités Egg whites (at room temperature)
  • 80 g Liquid honey (to heat until boiling)
  • 300 ml Whole liquid cream (30% fat) (well chilled)
  • 1 feuille Parchment paper (to spread the caramelized dried fruits)
  • 1 rouleau Plastic wrap (to wrap the log)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sugar syrup

    Place the water and sugar in a saucepan, bring to a boil and let boil for 2 minutes while stirring.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: ébullition

  2. Blend the raspberries and strain

    Blend the fresh raspberries until a smooth purée forms, then pass it through a sieve to remove any seeds.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Cool the raspberry juice

    Pour the strained juice into a container and place it in the refrigerator until well chilled.

    Time: PT10M

  4. Macerate the raisins with rum

    Combine the raisins with the rum (or orange juice) in a small bowl, cover and let macerate for at least 1 hour.

    Time: PT1H

  5. Chop almonds and pistachios

    Cut the almonds and pistachios into coarse pieces, not too fine to retain crunch.

    Time: PT5M

  6. Dry‑toast the dried fruits

    In a dry skillet, heat the almonds and pistachios over medium heat until lightly golden, about 3 minutes.

    Time: PT5M

  7. Caramelize the dried fruits

    Add the additional sugar to the pan, let melt and caramelize until an amber color is reached, then remove from heat.

    Time: PT5M

  8. Spread and cool the caramel

    Pour the caramelized mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper placed on a tray, spread in a thin layer and let cool completely.

    Time: PT5M

  9. Whip the egg whites

    In a perfectly clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until they become frothy, then continue until stiff peaks form.

    Time: PT5M

  10. Heat the honey to a boil

    In a small saucepan, bring the honey to a boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: ébullition

  11. Incorporate the hot honey into the whites (Italian meringue)

    Drizzle the boiling honey in a thin stream over the whipped whites while continuing to whisk until the mixture is glossy and warm.

    Time: PT2M

  12. Whip the whole liquid cream

    In another bowl, whip the well‑chilled cream until it thickens and forms soft peaks.

    Time: PT5M

  13. Fold the meringue into the cream

    Gently add the meringue to the cream mixture using a spatula, lifting the mass to retain airy volume.

    Time: PT5M

  14. Add the caramelized dried fruits and macerated raisins

    Fold in the caramelized dried fruits, the macerated raisins (and orange juice if you substituted the rum) into the mixture.

    Time: PT2M

  15. Assemble the log in the mold

    Pour the mixture into the log mold, insert the center (insert) in the middle, then smooth the surface with a spatula to obtain a flat bottom.

    Time: PT5M

  16. Freeze the log

    Cover the mold with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for at least 4 hours (ideally overnight).

    Time: PT4H

  17. Unmold before serving

    Remove the log from the freezer 15 minutes before serving, remove the wrap and unmold carefully onto a serving plate.

    Time: PT15M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
250
Protein
3 g
Carbohydrates
30 g
Fat
12 g
Fiber
2 g

Dietary info: vegetarian (without rum), gluten‑free, low-calorie

Allergens: eggs, almonds, pistachios, milk (cream), honey

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Raspberry Nouga Ice Log

Recipe by Once Upon a Time Pastry

A festive ice log with tangy raspberry flavor and crunchy nougat, perfect for Christmas celebrations. The recipe combines a homemade raspberry sorbet, honey Italian meringue, whipped cream, and a mixture of caramelized dried fruits. It can be made with or without an ice cream maker.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
6h 12m
Prep
6m
Cook
45m
Cleanup
7h 3m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$15.50
Total cost
$1.94
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Prepare the sugar syrup
  • Blend the raspberries and strain
  • Dry‑toast the dried fruits
  • Caramelize the dried fruits
  • Whip the egg whites
  • Heat the honey to a boil
  • Incorporate the hot honey into the whites
  • Whip the whole liquid cream
  • Assemble the log in the mold
  • Freeze the log

Safety Warnings

  • Boiling honey can cause severe burns – handle with care
  • The caramel is very hot – use kitchen gloves
  • Raw egg whites may contain salmonella – use pasteurized eggs if you are pregnant or immunocompromised

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