Our top 5 favorite yule logs from Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet

An expert in buttery creations, Yann Couvreur strikes again with a near perfect pistachio-based dessert. Both technical and decadent, it combines a soft biscuit, a light orange blossom-flavoured mousse and a pistachio-praline heart, divinely salted and roasted for our greatest pleasure. A true masterpiece of nuance, with just enough sweetness. It was love at first sight: we immediately fell for this exquisite yule log covered in butter yellow frosting and dotted with dried fruits. A free-for-all pistachio fest.

45 € for 4 people, 69 € for 6 people at Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet

What a stunner. Hermé’s creation is a short little log decorated with Parisian Art Deco-style motifs with more than a hint of gingerbread — and a five star one at that, with accents of cinnamon, ginger and star anise blended in harmony. The show’s main event is a grapefruit compote center, turning this dessert into a feat of haute cuisine decorated with classic macaroons, a Hermé signature, dotting its surface. Festive enough to lift the mood of your perennially sulky cousin on Christmas Eve.

71 € for 6 people at Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet

Our friend Jean-Paul is a true VIP in the chocolate world: named “Meilleur Ouvrier de France” in 1986, a legendary figure in the field of Parisian chocolatiers, he’s the ultimate expert. This season, the maestro has taken a shot at blending heady dark chocolate with a decadent chestnut mousse (with yummy chestnut chunks) on top of the crunchiest almond biscuit. His very own magical touch: a thin layer of crème brûlée laced with hints of orange, creating an explosion of flavours. The ultimate treat for die-hard chocoholics. 

48 € for 6 people at Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet

Introducing Sapinette, a Christmas tree-shaped yule log with enigmatic features: its cheeky look will make it a sure hit with the kids, but rest assured this smiley dessert is suitable for all ages. Inside this cartoon-like creation, you’ll find an almond crunch, a madeleine biscuit, a vanilla mousse and a raspberry compote wrapped in a white chocolate coating with specks of nougatine. This family-friendly yule log, recommended for guests aged 7 to 77, is easy to slice evenly so no one feels left out. Perfect for big Xmas bashes. 

60 € for 8 people at Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet

There’s been no lazing around for Meunier as the countdown to Christmas Eve begins. The boulanger has created a timelessly elegant black yule log decorated with a chocolate forest and the word “Noël”, which means “Christmas” in French (because “Easter” would have been untimely). A pretty classic dessert that does the job nicely, it combines dark chocolate and milk chocolate mousses on a crunchy, crumble-inspired cacao biscuit with a touch of sea salt for added interest. This cute little log is also very reasonably priced, which is no mean feat in these times of inflation. Tasting notes: take it slow as this one is pretty hearty — there might even be some left for the neighbours.

35,90 € for 6 people at Galeries Lafayette Le Gourmet