Rolled Yule Log with Red Berries

Rolled Yule Log with Red Berries is a medium French recipe that serves 8. 555 calories per serving. Recipe by Cooking by Nissou on YouTube.

Prep: 1 hr 34 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 1 hr 59 min

Cost: $12.56 total, $1.57 per serving

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs Eggs (separate whites from yolks)
  • 125 g Granulated sugar (for the whites)
  • 1 pinch Salt (for the whites)
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid vanilla (vanilla extract)
  • 125 g All-purpose flour (sift before incorporation)
  • 0.5 packet Baking powder (about 5 g)
  • 1 tablespoon Neutral oil (to grease the baking mat)
  • 350 g Mascarpone (well chilled)
  • 30 g Powdered sugar (for the whipped cream)
  • 300 ml Heavy cream (very cold)
  • 100 g Red berry coulis (60 g for the whipped cream, 40 g to moisten the sponge)
  • 150 g Frozen red berries (thawed before use)
  • 50 g White chocolate (for decorative shavings)
  • few leaves Fresh mint leaves (for final decoration)

Instructions

  1. Whisk egg whites

    Separate the whites from the yolks of the 4 eggs, add a pinch of salt to the whites and whisk until stiff peaks form.

    Time: PT5M

  2. Incorporate sugar, yolks and vanilla

    Add the granulated sugar to the whipped whites, then fold in the egg yolks and one teaspoon of liquid vanilla, mixing gently.

    Time: PT3M

  3. Add flour and baking powder

    Sift the flour and baking powder, then gently fold them into the batter using a spatula, lifting the mixture.

    Time: PT3M

  4. Prepare the baking mat

    Sprinkle the silicone mat with one tablespoon of flour, add a drizzle of oil and spread evenly with the spatula.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Pour and smooth the batter

    Pour the batter onto the mat, spread evenly with the spatula then tap the work surface to release air bubbles.

    Time: PT2M

  6. Bake the sponge

    Place the mat on a rack in a preheated oven at 180°C for 8 to 10 minutes, until the surface is lightly golden.

    Time: PT10M

    Temperature: 180°C

  7. Cool and unmold

    Remove the sponge, let it warm slightly, dampen a kitchen towel, place parchment paper on top, loosen the edges with a knife and gently roll it in the towel then the parchment paper.

    Time: PT5M

  8. Prepare mascarpone whipped cream

    In a cold bowl, whisk 350 g mascarpone, 30 g powdered sugar, 300 ml very cold heavy cream and a little vanilla until a firm consistency is reached.

    Time: PT5M

  9. Divide and flavor

    Divide the whipped cream into two equal parts; fold 60 g red berry coulis into one half, whisking lightly to homogenize.

    Time: PT2M

  10. Assemble the log

    Moisten the sponge with the remaining red berry coulis, spread the red berry whipped cream over the entire surface, scatter the thawed red berries, then roll the sponge as tightly as possible.

    Time: PT5M

  11. Chill

    Wrap the log in plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour (or overnight).

    Time: PT1H

  12. Final decoration

    Spread a layer of plain whipped cream on the log, smooth with a sheet of parchment, transfer to the serving plate, decorate with the red berry whipped cream using a 6B tip, sprinkle with white chocolate shavings, red berries and mint leaves.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
555
Protein
7 g
Carbohydrates
27 g
Fat
37 g
Fiber
1 g

Dietary info: vegetarian, contains dairy, contains gluten, contains eggs

Allergens: eggs, milk, gluten

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Rolled Yule Log with Red Berries

Recipe by Cooking by Nissou

A light log cake with a moist sponge, filled with a mascarpone whipped cream flavored with red berries and decorated with frozen fruits, white chocolate shavings and mint leaves. Ideal for celebrations or an elegant dessert.

MediumFrenchServes 8

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Source Video
1h 37m
Prep
10m
Cook
13m
Cleanup
2h
Total

Cost Breakdown

$12.56
Total cost
$1.57
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks
  • Gently fold in the flour to avoid deflating the batter
  • Precise baking at 180°C for 8‑10 min
  • Unmold the sponge without breaking it
  • Tight roll to obtain a uniform log
  • Chill for at least 1 hour

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the hot oven with kitchen gloves to avoid burns
  • Be careful of splashes of very cold cream which can cause frostbite
  • Use clean utensils for egg whites to avoid any contamination

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