Tiramisu-style cabin-shaped yule log without a mold, for coffee lovers

Dessert
Very Easy
6 h 20 m
349 Kcal

You don't need complicated equipment to impress your guests this Christmas! This cabin-shaped yule log can be assembled by hand, without a mold, using simple coffee-soaked ladyfingers, a light and creamy mascarpone cream, and a snowy cabin-style decoration. It's easy to assemble and holds its shape perfectly after a few hours in the fridge. On the palate, it's a winning combo: soft, creamy, with a touch of mild bitterness from the cocoa. It's sure to be a hit on the holiday table ;)

Ingredients

8

Decoration:

Materials

  • piping bag (optional)
  • spatula
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • cling film
  • small colander

Preparation

Preparation20 min
Waiting time6 hours
  • Tiramisu-Style Cabin-Shaped Yule Log Without a Mold, for Coffee Lovers - Preparation step 1Pour the cream into a high-sided bowl. Add mascarpone, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
    Beat with an electric mixer until stiff and creamy.
    →Place the cream, mascarpone, bowl and beaters in the freezer 15 minutes beforehand to make the recipe a success every time!
  • Tiramisu-Style Cabin-Shaped Yule Log Without a Mold, for Coffee Lovers - Preparation step 2Soak the ladyfingers or sponge fingers in the coffee.
    →For a melt-in-the-mouth texture, dip them completely; for a soft texture, dip them only halfway.
  • Tiramisu-Style Cabin-Shaped Yule Log Without a Mold, for Coffee Lovers - Preparation step 3Place the soaked ladyfingers side by side on cling film, making 3 rows of 10, sugar-side up.
    →If using sponge fingers, place them sugar-side down in 3 rows of 8!
    →Make sure the cling film extends well beyond the ladyfingers on all sides.
  • Tiramisu-Style Cabin-Shaped Yule Log Without a Mold, for Coffee Lovers - Preparation step 4Transfer the cream to a piping bag and pipe it onto the central ladyfingers.
    →You can also pipe the cream directly onto all the ladyfingers (see step 8).
  • Tiramisu-Style Cabin-Shaped Yule Log Without a Mold, for Coffee Lovers - Preparation step 5Sprinkle with sifted unsweetened cocoa powder!
  • Tiramisu-Style Cabin-Shaped Yule Log Without a Mold, for Coffee Lovers - Preparation step 6Add coffee-soaked ladyfingers (fully soaked) on top.
    →Ladyfingers: use 10.
    →Sponge fingers: use 8.
  • Tiramisu-Style Cabin-Shaped Yule Log Without a Mold, for Coffee Lovers - Preparation step 7Top with cream, unsweetened cocoa powder, and soaked ladyfingers cut in half.
  • Tiramisu-Style Cabin-Shaped Yule Log Without a Mold, for Coffee Lovers - Preparation step 8Pipe cream over all the ladyfingers (in the center and at the sides) and sprinkle with sifted unsweetened cocoa powder.
  • Tiramisu-Style Cabin-Shaped Yule Log Without a Mold, for Coffee Lovers - Preparation step 9Fold the log over, folding the side ladyfingers towards the center. Press well to form the "cabin" and wrap tightly with cling film.
    Place on serving platter and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  • Tiramisu-Style Cabin-Shaped Yule Log Without a Mold, for Coffee Lovers - Preparation step 10Carefully remove the cling film. Sprinkle sifted unsweetened cocoa powder over the entire surface. Then sprinkle sifted powdered sugar over the top.
    Finally, add coffee beans on top for decoration, if desired.
  • Tiramisu-Style Cabin-Shaped Yule Log Without a Mold, for Coffee Lovers - Preparation step 11The yule log is easy to slice: one ladyfinger makes one slice! Enjoy! :-)

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FAQ ❓

How do you achieve the perfect cream texture for the tiramisu-style yule log made without a mold?

To get a firm cream, place the cream, mascarpone, bowl, and beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes before beating the mixture with an electric mixer.
For a melt-in-the-mouth texture, dip the ladyfingers completely into the coffee; for a soft texture, simply dip them halfway.
The cling film helps hold the ladyfingers in place during assembly and makes it easier to shape the "cabin" by folding in the sides, while helping the log hold its shape in the fridge.
After carefully removing the cling film, sprinkle the surface with sifted unsweetened cocoa powder, then sifted powdered sugar, and add coffee beans for an original decorative touch. To vary the recipe and enhance the "snowy" decoration, you can also add shredded coconut.
We recommend letting the yule log rest in the fridge for at least 6 hours so the flavors can blend and the texture is just right. Handy for making ahead!
You can use either. If using ladyfingers, place them sugar-side up on the cling film. If using sponge fingers, place them sugar-side down. Note that sponge fingers are wider, so you'll get larger slices.
Yes, absolutely! Decaffeinated coffee is best if you're serving the yule log at the end of dinner!

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 349Kcal
  • Carbo: 46.2g
  • Total fat: 28.5g
  • Saturated fat: 19.4g
  • Proteins: 5.9g
  • Fibers: 1.9g
  • Sugar: 7.8g
  • ProPoints: 13
  • SmartPoints: 16
Nutritional information for 1 serving (159g)

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Attributes

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I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
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