Salted Caramel Yule Log
Prep
30 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Every holiday season, I find myself craving something that feels fancy yet doesn't demand hours in the kitchen. This Salted Caramel Yule Log is exactly that recipe. With just 50 minutes from start to table, it's surprisingly simple to pull together, and most ingredients you probably already have on hand. The dark cocoa gives you those wonderful antioxidants while the warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg add festive depth. Best of all, puff pastry does the heavy lifting, so you can skip the fussy cake rolling and focus on what really matters: that glossy caramel drizzle on top. It's the dessert that makes you look like you've been baking all day.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150unsalted butter
- 200granulated sugar
- 100dark brown sugar
- 2eggs
- 5salt
- 2ground cinnamon
- 1ground nutmeg
- 50cocoa powder
- 100heavy cream
- 150caramel sauce
- 50unsalted caramel sauce (for drizzle)
- 1puff pastry
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to a rectangle about 1cm thick.
Tip: To prevent the pastry from sticking, lightly dust with flour.
- 2
Spread the granulated sugar over the center of the pastry, leaving a 2.5cm border on each side.
Tip: This will create a caramelized sugar crust when baked.
- 3
Bake the pastry in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Rotate the pastry halfway through baking for even browning.
- 4
Remove the pastry from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes.
Tip: This will prevent the pastry from breaking when assembling the log.
- 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Brush the egg mixture over the cooled pastry, leaving a 2.5cm border at the top.
Tip: This will create a golden glaze when baked.
- 6
Spread the melted butter over the pastry, making sure to cover the entire surface.
Tip: This will add moisture and richness to the pastry.
- 7
Roll the pastry into a tight log, starting from the long side.
Tip: This will help create a smooth, even surface.
- 8
Place the log on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, seam-side down.
Tip: This will prevent the log from opening up during baking.
- 9
Bake the log in the preheated oven for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbly and golden.
Tip: This will create a caramelized sugar crust on the log.
- 10
Remove the log from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Tip: This will help the log set and make it easier to slice.
- 11
Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cooled log, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
Tip: This will add a touch of elegance and flavor to the log.
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