You don't need a mould to make this red berry yule log!

Name: You don't need a mould to make this red berry yule log!
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 30 ladyfingers; 1+1/4 cups full-fat cream (30% fat, cold); 1 cup mascarpone (cold); 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon liquid vanilla extract; 9 oz raspberries (20 units); 9 oz blueberries (60 units); 1/3 cup milk; 1 teaspoon powdered sugar (+/-)

Dessert

Very Easy

6 h 20 m

292 Kcal

No mould for your Yule log? No problem! This log is easily assembled by hand with ladyfingers, a light mascarpone cream and a generous raspberry and blueberry filling. The result is a fruity, creamy dessert with a refreshing taste, perfect for ending a festive meal without feeling too full. With its elegant look, dusting of powdered sugar and blueberries, it's sure to make an impact on the table, without any fuss. Prepare it the day before, leave it in the fridge for a few hours, and you'll have a stunning dessert... without turning on the oven;)

Ingredients

30 ladyfingers
1+1/4 cups full-fat cream (30% fat, cold)
1 cup mascarpone (cold)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon liquid vanilla extract
9 oz raspberries (20 units)
9 oz blueberries (60 units)
1/3 cup milk

Decoration:

1 teaspoon powdered sugar (+/-)

Materials

electric mixer
high-sided bowl
spatula
cling film
small strainer

Preparation

Preparation20 min

Waiting time6 hours

Place the cream, mascarpone, bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Beat with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff.
Soak the ladyfingers in the milk.
For a soft texture, soak only halfway.
For a melt-in-the-mouth texture, soak them all the way through.
Place the ladyfingers on cling film in 3 rows of 10. The cling film should extend beyond them on all sides.
For ladyfingers, place them sugar-side up.
For sponge fingers, place them sugar-side down.
Cover the ladyfingers with vanilla cream. Here we've only covered the central ladyfingers, but it's best to cover them all ;-).
Place the washed fruit on top of each ladyfinger. Here, we used 1 raspberry, 3 blueberries and another raspberry per ladyfinger.
Cover with cream and repeat with a row of blueberries. Cover with cream.
Close the log to form the chalet: fold the side ladyfingers towards the center. Gently press the sides together to form an attractive triangle. Wrap in cling film and place on a serving dish in the fridge for at least 6 hours.
After this time, carefully remove the cling film.
Decorating is easy: sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar, add blueberries to the top of the "chalet", and you're done!
It's very easy to cut into slices: just cut between each ladyfinger!

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FAQ ❓

How do you achieve the perfect texture for a red berry log without a mould?

For a soft texture, soak the ladyfingers halfway in the milk, while for a melt-in-the-mouth texture, soak them all the way through. This step is crucial to achieving the desired consistency.

Why is it important to chill the cream, mascarpone and utensils before whipping?

Chilling the cream, mascarpone, bowl and whisks in the freezer for at least 15 minutes will help the cream whip up properly and ensure that the log holds together well afterwards.

How do you shape the chalet-shaped log without using a mould?

Arrange the soaked ladyfingers on cling film in three rows, cover with cream and fruit, then gently fold the side ladyfingers towards the centre to form a triangle. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate.

Which berries are recommended for this log, and how should they be arranged?

We used fresh raspberries and blueberries. You can also use a mix of berries, fresh or frozen, depending on your tastes. If frozen, defrost and dry them first!

How do I cut the log into neat, attractive slices?

To cut cleanly, we recommend slicing between each ladyfinger, which makes cutting easier and preserves the shape of each slice. You can cut the slices directly with a cake server!