During the holiday season, homemade gourmet desserts bring joy to every gathering. The classic Yule log, whether iced or rolled, is a festive essential that delights guests all December long. Our favorite? This creamy Apple, Vanilla, and Nutella® Yule Log—comforting, flavorful, and simple to make at home. Let's dive into the recipe.
Ingredients for 18 servings:
- 3 egg yolks
- 100g of sugar
- 250g whole milk
- 300g whipping cream
- 2 vanilla pods
- 16g gelatin sheets
- 18 boudoirs
- 450g of apples
- 270g of Nutella® (15g of Nutella per person)
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Soak 8g of gelatin sheets in cold water to soften. Dice the apples finely. In a saucepan, combine apples, 30g powdered sugar, and 2 tablespoons water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Drain the gelatin and add to the pan, stirring until fully dissolved. Transfer the apple mixture to a mold and freeze.
- Soak another 8g of gelatin sheets in cold water. In a saucepan, heat 50g whipping cream, milk, and vanilla pods until just before boiling. Meanwhile, whisk egg yolks with 75g sugar in a bowl.
- Pour the hot mixture into the egg yolks, stirring constantly. Return to low heat, stirring with a wooden spoon until thickened (avoid lumps). Drain and stir in gelatin until dissolved. Whip remaining cream to soft peaks and fold into the custard.
- Pour half the vanilla custard into the cake tin. Add the frozen apple insert. Top with remaining custard.
- Arrange the boudoirs (ladyfingers) on top and freeze for 4 hours.
- Unmold onto a serving plate and chill. Before serving, pipe Nutella® decoratively over the log.
