Caramel-Orange Bûche de Noël Recipe | Epicurious.com
"The bûche de Noël, or Christmas log, was created in the late nineteenth century by Parisian pastry chefs, who were inspired by the real logs that burned on hearths throughout the night on Christmas Eve. Our version can be decorated with Candied Cranberries or fresh currants...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 large egg yolks
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1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
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2 tablespoons all purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups half and half
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8 ounces imported white chocolate (such as Lindt), chopped
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1 1/2 teaspoons grated orange peel
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1 1/2 cups toasted sliced almonds
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2 tablespoons unbleached all purpose flour
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6 large eggs, separated
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10 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
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1 teaspoon grated orange peel
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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Powdered sugar
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
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Pine twigs
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1 cup sugar
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2 tablespoons water
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1/2 cup cranberries
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