Hazelnut Praline Yule Log

Hazelnut Praline Yule Log is a delicious dessert that is perfect for the holiday season. This dessert is made with a rich chocolate sponge cake that is filled with a creamy hazelnut praline filling and topped with a decadent chocolate ganache. The combination of chocolate and hazelnut is simply irresistible, making this dessert a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients:

For the sponge cake:

- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt

For the hazelnut praline filling:

- 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp salt

For the chocolate ganache:

- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mixing until just combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
5. While the cake is baking, make the hazelnut praline filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water and cook over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Increase the heat to high and cook until the mixture turns a deep amber color.
6. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the hazelnuts, cream, and salt. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
7. Once the cake has cooled, spread the hazelnut praline filling over the top, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
8. Starting at one of the short ends, roll the cake up tightly, using the parchment paper to help you. Place the log seam-side down on a serving platter.
9. To make the chocolate ganache, heat the cream in a small saucepan until it just begins to simmer. Remove from the heat and add the chopped chocolate and butter. Stir until the chocolate and butter have melted and the mixture is smooth.
10. Pour the ganache over the top of the yule log, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Use a fork to create a bark-like texture on the ganache.
11. Chill the yule log in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
This Hazelnut Praline Yule Log is a perfect dessert for any holiday gathering. The rich chocolate sponge cake, creamy hazelnut praline filling, and decadent chocolate ganache combine to create a dessert that is both beautiful and delicious. This dish can be classified as a dessert and its main ingredients are hazelnuts, chocolate, and cream.