Alternative Christmas pudding - How to make Chestnut Meringue Yule Log from vouchercodes.co.uk

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut cream provides a dairy-free option with similar richness.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with stevia

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Stevia reduces sugar while semi-sweet chocolate is more affordable.

hazelnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds are lower in fat, while peanuts are often less expensive.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: carrageenan

Agar-agar is a plant-based alternative, while carrageenan is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cook chestnuts in boiling water until tender, about 20 minutes.

Peel the chestnuts and blend until smooth with sugar and vanilla extract.

Whip egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form.

Gradually add sugar while continuing to whip until stiff peaks form.

Fold the chestnut mixture gently into the meringue until combined.

Spread the meringue onto the prepared baking sheet evenly.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until lightly golden and firm.

Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and fold in melted chocolate.

Spread the cream mixture over the cooled meringue.

Roll the meringue carefully into a log shape using the parchment paper.

Chill the rolled log in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

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