{"id":9264,"date":"2019-12-19T14:43:02","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T14:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=9264"},"modified":"2021-02-01T10:26:53","modified_gmt":"2021-02-01T10:26:53","slug":"no-bake-chocolate-christmas-log","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/?p=9264","title":{"rendered":"No-bake chocolate Christmas log"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>No-bake chocolate Christmas log<\/h4>\n<div id=\"root\">Loading&#8230;<\/div>\n<p>    <script>\n        (function (w, d, s, o, f, js, fjs) {\n            w['BuildBubbles-Audio-Player'] = o; w[o] = w[o] || function () { (w[o].q = w[o].q || []).push(arguments) };\n            js = d.createElement(s), fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n            js.id = o; js.src = f; js.async = 1; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n        }(window, document, 'script', 'w1', 'https:\/\/vasinl124.github.io\/buildbubbles-audio-player-widget\/build\/widget.js'));\n        w1('init', { targetElementId: 'root' });\n        w1('episodeid', { id: '6017d5f495c29e0017981729', center: true });\n    <\/script><\/p>\n<p>This chocolate Christmas log is quick to make and can be prepared in advance. In fact, it does not require baking and can be stored in the freezer for several days. A clever and convenient recipe, don&#8217;t you think?<\/p>\n<h5>Ingredients<\/h5>\n<p>Ladyfinger biscuits 160 gr. (or other biscuits as you like)<br \/>\nPhiladelphia or other cream cheese 165 gr.<br \/>\nicing sugar 50 gr.<br \/>\nunsweetened cocoa powder 35 gr.<\/p>\n<p>For the Cream:<br \/>\nwhipping cream 500 gr.<br \/>\ncondensed milk 160 gr.<br \/>\nhoney 3 teaspoons<\/p>\n<p>To decorate:<br \/>\nfresh fruit such as raspberries, strawberries, red currants<br \/>\nunsweetened cocoa powder<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log_ingredients.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9265 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log_ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"No_cooking_ chocolate_ Christmas_log_ingredients\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log_ingredients.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log_ingredients-78x55.jpg 78w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Tools<\/h5>\n<p>Bowl, electric whisk, baking paper.<\/p>\n<h5>Preparation<\/h5>\n<p>Whip the cream until stiff using the electric whisk. Add the condensed milk and continue blending. Finally blend in the honey.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log_cream.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9266 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log_cream.jpg\" alt=\"No_cooking_ chocolate_ Christmas_log_cream\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Let the cream mixture rest for a few hours in the refrigerator before using it. Meanwhile, prepare the biscuit dough.<br \/>\nPreparation of biscuit dough:<br \/>\nChop the biscuits in a blender, then add the icing sugar, cocoa powder, cream cheese, and mix together to form a dough.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log_blended.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9267 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log_blended.jpg\" alt=\"No_cooking_ chocolate_ Christmas_log_blended\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nPlace the dough between two sheets of baking paper, sprinkling some cocoa on the surface of the paper to prevent the dough from sticking to the paper.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log_parchment_paper.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9268 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log_parchment_paper.jpg\" alt=\"No_cooking_ chocolate_ Christmas_log_parchment_paper\" width=\"300\" height=\"224\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Flatten the dough with a rolling pin, until it is about \u00bd-centimeter thick and has a rectangular in shape.<br \/>\nSpread the cream in a layer to cover the dough, keeping some aside for decoration, then roll the dough up into a long log.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log_stuff.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9270 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log_stuff.jpg\" alt=\"No_cooking_ chocolate_ Christmas_log_stuff\" width=\"300\" height=\"281\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Close the ends of the paper like a salame and put it in the fridge for a couple of hours, until it is firm.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log_roll.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9269 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log_roll.jpg\" alt=\"No_cooking_ chocolate_ Christmas_log_roll\" width=\"300\" height=\"197\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nTake the log out of the fridge, remove the paper, and place it on a large plate. Cut a short piece off one end at an angle and place it sideways against the larger piece, as if it was a branch (see photo).<br \/>\nSprinkle with cocoa powder, and decorate with the reserved cream and fruit. Let it rest again in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.<br \/>\nEnjoy!!!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/300_bf_1_No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9271\" src=\"https:\/\/cookwithgusto.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/300_bf_1_No_cooking_-chocolate_-Christmas_log.jpg\" alt=\"300_bf_1_No_cooking_ chocolate_ Christmas_log\" width=\"300\" height=\"237\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No-bake chocolate Christmas log Loading&#8230; This chocolate Christmas log is quick to make and can be prepared in advance. In fact, it does not require baking and can be stored in the freezer for several days. A clever and convenient recipe, don&#8217;t you think? Ingredients Ladyfinger biscuits 160 gr. 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