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About the recipe
The Yule log became part of Portuguese Christmas tables as a striking festive dessert of remarkable presentation.
The editorial version of Empório Portugal uses light dough, creamy filling and chocolate coating without exaggeration.
Ingredients
- 5 eggs
- 150 g sugar
- 130 g flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 300 g of chocolate cream
- 200 ml whipping cream
- Sugar for dusting
Method
- Beat eggs and sugar until they become voluminous.
- Fold in the flour and baking powder.
- Bake in a shallow baking tray.
- Turn out onto a cloth dusted with sugar.
- Fill and roll while still flexible.
- Cover with chocolate cream and score the surface to resemble tree bark.
Tips from Empório Portugal
- Thin dough rolls without breaking.
- Don't overbake.
- The decor should be simple and elegant.
Possible substitutions in Brazil
- Ganache replaces chocolate cream.
- A doce de ovos (egg-yolk sweet) filling creates a more Portuguese version.
Pairing
Coffee, black tea or sparkling wine. Content intended for people over 18 years of age. Drink in moderation.
Regional and family variations may change ingredients, quantities and method.
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