It's a time of laughter and song. The end-of-year festivities imbue Paris with their fairytale magic, transporting us into a joyous atmosphere that embodies the pleasure of giving and the joy of receiving. This festive period is marked by the sweetest attentions to our loved ones, from Christmas gifts to gourmet banquets. Young and old alike can take advantage of the many activities on offer in the Paris region, forging beautiful memories to mark this enchanting time.
It's also an opportunity to discover the sublime festive creations of pastry chefs and their brigades at some of the capital's finest addresses! And Café de la Paix, an iconic Parisian institution, is taking its turn in the festive season, unveiling not only its gourmet chalet, but also a cute, chewy Yule log that literally takes us back to childhood.
TheCafé de la Paix team has come up with a trompe l'oeil log featuring a teddy bear surrounded by gifts, all in chocolate, sitting on a snow-covered log whose bark is stamped with the address's emblem. A creation that pays homage to childhood, with a vintage look that recalls the charm of an old-fashioned Christmas. A little surprise is hidden inside the teddy bear, under its layer of milk and Blond Dulcey chocolate, with crunchy marbles in three chocolates (Blond Dulcey, dark chocolate and white chocolate). The latter can be used to add an extra touch of crunch to the different slices.
And while we're on the subject, what do we find in this regressive creation? Well, the flavors of childhood! With this log, Le Café de la Paix has succeeded in bringing generations together, offering enough indulgence to be appreciated by young and old alike, while retaining a light touch to suit adults with less of a sweet tooth.
Underneath an airy, lightly sweetened mousse with organic madacasgar vanilla, we discover a pecan cream, just the right amount of salted butter caramel to add comforting notes without weighing the whole thing down, a layer of praline feuillantine with caramelized pecans to add crunch, all resting on a vanilla cookie. The whole is well-balanced, and a good option for offering guests a log that will both surprise with its aesthetics, and appeal to the widest possible audience. As an added bonus, the chocolate gifts can be served with coffee at the end of the meal.
This 6-8 person Christmas log is priced at 85€ and is available to order at least 48 hours in advance at the Café de la Paix from December 16 to 31, 2024.
Dates and Opening Time
From December 16, 2024 to December 31, 2024
Location
Café de la Paix
5 Place de l'Opéra
75009 Paris 9
Prices
Buche 6/8 personnes à pré-commander 48h avant: €85
Official website
www.cafedelapaix.fr