The enchanted sleigh: the fairytale Yule log at Cheval Blanc Paris 2024

Every year, we look forward to the Cheval Blanc Paris Christmas creations. For 2024, pastry chef Maxime Frédéric and his team surpass all expectations with "Le traîneau enchanté", a log inspired by children's dreams. This unique dessert, both a work of art and a treat for the taste buds, unveils itself as a 75% dark chocolate sleigh guided by a horse, ready to cross the imaginations of young and old alike.

The finely sculpted horse takes flight, while the sleigh that follows pays tribute to the establishment's Art Nouveau architecture with meticulous floral details.

Inside the sleigh, a sweet treasure awaits us: a vanilla rice pudding entremets, wrapped in an almond ganache, embellished with mandarin confit and orange caramel. The flavors evoke the sweetness of the chef's childhood, inspired by teurgoule, a Normandy specialty made with rice and cinnamon. We love the sweetness and regressiveness of the rice pudding, which combines perfectly with the roundness of the ganache and the light pep of the mandarin and orange caramel.

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Beneath this chocolate sculpture, a crunchy, airy filled bar is reminiscent of fresh snow under a winter sky. The combination of textures, between the softness of the vanilla cookie and the crunchiness, creates a perfect harmony that transports the taste buds into an enchanting universe.

We invite you to discover this ephemeral and magical creation, perfect for illuminating your festive tables. A sweet promise to unite wonder and gastronomy in a single moment.

For gourmets eager to treat themselves to this chocolate escapade, this limited-edition Yule log is priced at €220 for 5/6 people. Be sure to pre-order in advance on the Cheval Blanc Paris website, so you don't end up with your mouth full. Pick-ups are then scheduled from December 20 to 25, 2024, directly at the hotel, located at 8 quai du Louvre, Paris 1er.