Go traditional this Christmas to fulfill your sweet cravings with Yule log cakes in delish flavours such as strawberry mango or shortbread biscuits and ginger snaps
That magical season is now upon us. The finesse and artfulness of l’Opéra are on display more than ever. “Our selection of Bûche (Yule log cakes) this year, such as coffee chocolate buttercream, raspberry pistachio and strawberry mango is the stuff dreams are made of,” boasts Executive Chef Cédric Houzé. “Enticing to look at, delightful to taste, these new creations bring back the youthful Christmas spirit in me.”
The most important celebration of the year in France and many other countries, Christmas means family unity, a time for solidarity and, of course a time to savour succulent, festively decorated desserts. “I have very fond memories from my youth in France, snuggling by the fire at night,” remembers laurent Samandari, co-founder and Managing Director. “And the beautiful desserts lit up the ambience, rendering the whole experience magical,” he further shares. The traditional Plum Cake is a must, and is not to be missed.
But Christmas wouldn’t be the same without biscuits. In addition to the traditional, festive shaped butter biscuits, shortbread biscuits and ginger snaps to share with the whole family. “As a child,” Cédric describes, “I used to be so fascinated by Meringues; so airy, crunchy and sweet! And so I thought I should make them this year with Christmas colours.”
Chocolate, one of the world’s preferred ingredients, has a special place in French culinary culture, so it has not been neglected, in addition to it’s recently launched line of chocolates, Santa Claus shaped chocolates will surely be a favourite of the children.