Mascarpone and Raspberry Yule Log
Ingredients
1. Genoise:
1. 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
2. 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
3. 3 large eggs
4. 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk
5. 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
6. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2. Mascarpone Cream:
1. 8.8 oz (250g) mascarpone cheese
2. 1 cup (200g) powdered sugar
3. 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
4. 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3. Raspberry Coulis:
1. 1 cup (120g) fresh raspberries
2. 1/4 cup (60g) granulated sugar
3. 2 tablespoons water
4. Decoration:
1. Fresh raspberries
2. Mint leaves
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. Prepare genoise: Whisk flour, sugar, eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Pour into a log-shaped mold.
3. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
4. Prepare mascarpone cream: Whisk mascarpone, powdered sugar, lemon juice and vanilla.
5. Prepare raspberry coulis: Blend raspberries, sugar and water. Strain for a smooth coulis.
6. Assemble the log: Spread mascarpone cream over genoise, then add raspberry coulis.
7. Decorate with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.