Fancy a light, refined dessert to round off your festive meal? This Lemon and Cardamom Yule Log reinvents the classic with a daring twist. The combination of tangy lemon and subtly spiced cardamom brings an incomparable freshness, ideal after a hearty meal.
Lemon-Cardamom Yule Log
4
servings30
minutes10
minutes2400
kcal40
minutesEasy to prepare and visually elegant, this log will quickly become a must-have for your festive season. A real invitation to travel, perfect for surprising your guests while keeping the festive spirit alive.
Ingrédients
- For the cookie roll :
4 eggs
120 g sugar
100 g flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
A pinch of salt
- For the lemon-cardamom cream :
3 lemons (zest and juice)
150 g sugar
3 eggs
150 g sweet butter
4 cardamom pods
- For decoration :
50 g powdered sugar
Candied lemon peel
Slivered pistachios or almonds
Instructions
- Prepare the cookie roll :
Preheat oven to 180°C.
Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff. In a separate bowl, whisk the yolks with the sugar until the mixture whitens.
Gently fold in the sifted flour and baking powder, then fold in the stiffly beaten egg whites.
Spread the dough on a baking sheet lined with baking paper and bake for 10 minutes. - Prepare the lemon-cardamom cream :
In a saucepan, heat the lemon juice, zest, sugar and seeds extracted from the cardamom pods.
Beat the eggs in a bowl and add to the saucepan. Stir constantly over medium heat until thickened.
Remove from the heat and stir in the diced butter. Leave to cool completely. - Assemble the log :
Once the cookie has cooled, turn it out onto a clean, damp kitchen towel. Spread the lemon-cardamom cream over the entire surface, then gently roll the cookie on itself.
Wrap the log in cling film and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. - Decorate and serve :
Dust the log with powdered sugar, and add candied zest and pistachio slivers for a festive touch.
Notes
- Light version: Replace the butter in the cream with mascarpone for a lighter, creamier version.
- Variety of spices: Try adding a touch of ginger or cinnamon for an even more festive flavor.
With this lemon-cardamom Yule log, surprise your guests with a refreshingly elegant sweet treat. This light, spicy dessert is the perfect ally for festive meals, harmoniously combining tradition and modernity.
