Dukan Yule log recipe



Ingredients:

  • 5 fl oz. of skim milk 
  • ½ packet of unflavored gelatin 
  • 1 whole egg
  • 3 eggs - separated
  • 3 tablespoons of corn starch
  • 1 1/4 tablespoons Dukan Diet Organic Stevia or 7 tablespoons of zero calorie sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon of chocolate flavoring 
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla flavoring 
  • ½ packet of yeast 
  • 1 teaspoon Dukan Organic Cocoa Powder


Preparation:

For the French pastry cream:


  • Heat the milk in a saucepan, without bringing to a boil. 
  • Soften ½ pack of gelatin in warm water. 
  • Break 1 egg into a bowl and add 1 teaspoon of corn starch, 2 tablespoons of sweetener and chocolate flavoring, then mix, getting rid of any lumps.
  • Add the hot milk and stir. 
  • Put onto a low heat, stirring until it thickens. 
  • Take off the heat and add the gelatin stirring the cream. Put the cream in the refrigerator to cool. 


For the sponge:


  • Mix 3 egg yolks with yeast, corn starch, 5 tablespoons of sweetener and vanilla flavoring. 
  • Mix well, then heat the oven to 320F degrees.
  • Beat 3 egg whites until stiff and carefully fold into the mixture.   
  • Spread the mixture into a rectangular non-stick tin (10 x 12) and bake in the middle of the oven for 5 minutes.
  • Lift off the sponge with a spatula, taking care not to break it. 
  • Carefully spread the cream over ¾ of the sponge and roll it width ways, pushing any excess cream towards the bare end. 
  • Cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, then sprinkle with Dukan Organic Cocoa Powder before serving.