Chcolate Yule Log

[julia-mag]

I like to bake early for Christmas and would like to make a chocolate log this year but would it keep or would it freeze properly, or is it one that has to be made much later?. (Pudding and pastry already prepared- pastry has been frozen)

[vodkancoke]

you can make the sponge for the log and loosely roll it up in greaseproof paper, then freeze it. I would fill and cover it the night before or on the day :)

[maggiebee]

I buy a chocolate swiss roll, cover it in chocolate and decorate with whatever takes my fancy! Real cheapskate me.

[julia-mag]

It was the cream in the roll that I wondered how it would react to freezing,so thank-you I will just make the sponge fow now and complete when needed. Can't wait to eat it!!!!! I bake to help fill the time!

[julia-mag]

Sorry, pity I dont check my typing !

[vodkancoke]

It may be ok if you fill it, but personally I would rather fill it fresh. I never think cream is the same once it's frozen. Someone who knows better may be along to answer it better than me! :)

[woofgang]

whipped flavoured cream freezes lovely as does the traditional mix of whipped cream and chestnut puree. If you are covering it with ganache, you can do the whole thing. make a ganache that is on the creamy side, pipeable but that doesn't set as firm as a truffle making mixture. open freeze it then carefully wrap and box it. be careful not to joggle the box or store it upside down.