Christmas Log with tropical flavours

Ingredients

  • 250 g of Multi-Usages Blédor flour
  • 125 g grated coconut
  • 6 eggs (yolks and white separately)
  • 280 g of sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
  • 3 cups (750 g) of diced mangoes
  • 1 cup (250g) Ricotta cheese
  • 1 Cup (250 ml) cream 35%

 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C.
  • Grill the grated coconut for 4 or 5 minutes. Let it cool.
  • In a bowl, beat the egg whites until solid peaks are formed.
  • In another large bowl, beat the egg yolks with 1⁄2 cup (125 ml) of sugar and 1 tbsp (5 ml) vanilla extract for about 5 minutes or until there is a thick, creamy consistency.
  • Add the flour and the egg whites progressively, gently mixing with a spatula.
  • Spread the mixture on a previous baking sheet and place on a tray (30 cm x 45 cm), laid with baking paper. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven on a clean, wet cloth. Remove the paper and roll the cake to cool.
  • In a pan, mix 1⁄2 cup (125 g) of sugar and mangoes, and cook at medium heat for 10 minutes, adding water if necessary.
  • When cool, reduce to purée and add the Ricotta, mixing until smooth consistency.
  • Whip the cream with 2 tbsp (30 g) of sugar and the rest of the vanilla extract, then refrigerate.
  • Unroll the cake and spread the Ricotta preparation on the inside before rolling again.
  • Cover the cake with the whipped cream and sprinkle with grilled coconut.
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