As the holidays approach, Galeries Lafayette Gourmet unveils an exclusive collection of Christmas logs. They will dazzle sweet lovers. Let yourself be seduced by this exceptional culinary experience which promises to enhance your end-of-year celebrations.
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Pierre Hermé – Infinitely lemon log
Voted best pastry chef in the world, chef Pierre Hermé invites us this year on a sensory journey. Orchestrated in collaboration with the Italian visual artist Gianpaolo Pagni. Under the evocative title of “Destinations», its 2023 Christmas collection is adorned with geometric shapes and geographical maps. Thus offering a colorful gourmet journey!
The Infiniment Citron log from Pierre Hermé Paris highlights all the subtleties of the small citrus fruit. This creation combines lemon shortbread and delicate whipped cream. But also a lemon jelly, a biscuit imbued with lemony freshness, and slightly candied touches of lemon. A true feast for the senses, where each component reveals the excellence of Pierre Hermé’s pastry art.
Format: 8 people, 90 euros.
Philippe Conticini – Cherry-Brown Log
World renowned for his daring interpretations of French pastry, chef Philippe Conticini enchants us by awakening our senses with a deep red log. Inside, a mischievous ballet of flavors and textures is revealed. This features an almond biscuit, a crunchy duja, a tangy cherry insert, as well as a delicate chestnut mousse. A true visual and gustatory feast orchestrated by the unparalleled talent of Philippe Conticini.
Format: 6-8 people, 58 euros.
Yann Couvreur – Mandarin – Almond Log
The emerging baking prodigy, accompanied by his mischievous fox, has left his mark again! For the Christmas festivities, Yann Couvreur takes us towards a sunny taste experience by harmonizing the freshness of mandarin with the richness of almond. Behind its elegantly striped white shell, Yann Couvreur's 2023 Christmas log reveals a delicious marriage of crispy and almond biscuit, enhanced by a delicate almond mousse and a gourmet mandarin insert. An enchantment for the senses which once again illustrates the exceptional creativity of Yann Couvreur.
Format: 4 people, 45 euros; 6 people, 69 euros.
A Flash of Genius – Bûche Malmö goes to sleep
Sweden continues to inspire Christophe Adam for his 2023 Christmas collection! The talented pastry chef of L’Éclair de Génie unveils his irresistible Malmö teddy bear through an exclusive creation called “Malmö fait dodo”, a log that celebrates gluttony in all its facets. The little dark chocolate bear rests delicately in a bed of almond biscuit, wrapped in an airy Madagascar vanilla ganache, enhanced with a subtle crunch of praline and pecan nuts, all enhanced by a soft salted butter caramel. A new taste wonder in perspective!
Format: 6 people, 59 euros.
Jean-Paul Hévin – Christmas Dream Log
The renowned master chocolatier, distinguished as Meilleur Ouvrier de France in pastry-confectionery, is unveiling this winter an enchanting Christmas collection called “ Paris forever ". This creation harmoniously combines poetry, originality and the irresistible power of chocolate. It is designed exclusively for Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet. The Rêve de Noël log by Jean-Paul Hévin combines the strength of a Chanchamayo Grand Cru chocolate from Peru with the tenderness of pear.
In the evocative shape of a child's bed symbolizing the dream of Christmas, this delicious log reveals an exquisite marriage. A flourless Genoa bread type biscuit. A chocolate mousse, a pear jelly and finally a creamy vanilla mousse. A subtle creation that promises to delight all cocoa lovers.
Format: 6 people, 49 euros
Chez Meunier – Nutcracker Log
Always brimming with creativity, the young Parisian bakery, accustomed to ephemeral collections, finds in the holiday period a playground to match its inventiveness. This year, she highlights the delicious combination of hazelnut and chocolate with her Nutcracker log from Chez Meunier, thus plunging us into the enchanting atmosphere of Christmas tales.
This exceptional creation consists of a soft hazelnut biscuit (without flour), a crunchy praline feuillantine, an intense hazelnut mousseline, a praline mousse, a white chocolate velvet, all enhanced by a milk chocolate decoration. A true invitation to a gourmet journey to the heart of the magic of the holidays.
Format: 7-8 people, 42,90 euros
All these logs can be found exclusively at Galeries Lafayette Gourmet, 35 boulevard Haussmann, Paris 75009 – 01.40.23.52.67
