Chestnut & Chocolate Christmas Log
Prep Time
15 minutes
Prep Notes
Choose organic ingredients.
Cooking Time
0
Yields
12 servings
Ingredients
500g/18oz chestnut puree (unsweetened), 250g/9oz dark chocolate 60-70%, 100g/3.5oz unsalted butter or 20cl crème d'amande cuisine, 50g/1.8oz light brown sugar (optional), 1 tsp vanilla extract, pinch of sea salt.
Directions
1. Place the chocolate and butter, broken into pieces, in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. Stir until melted.
2. Blend chestnut puree in a food processor with sugar and a little water to keep it going.
3. Add the melted chocolate and butter, vanilla extract, sea salt and process until smooth.
4. Pour into a cake mold, lined with parchment paper. Even out the surface and place in refrigerator for 6 hours minimum.
5. Remove from cake pan carefully, rolling into a log and place in a flat dish. Use fork to trace lines that resemble a log surface.
6. Decorate with Christmas ornaments and serve at room temperature.
Notes
This delicious cake is a well-kept secret and a family tradition that I received from my French Grandmother. I make it every year for Christmas and the whole family awaits it with great anticipation! It is rather dense, similar to a truffle in texture, so a little slice goes a long way towards satisfying any chocolate craving. The chestnut gives it a nice texture and makes a good substitute to flour.
Contains sugar and dairy but can be made without.
Gluten-free, Vegetarian, Paleo.
Credit
Alexandra Le Ny Health Coaching
