Savoury Yule Log
Italian
Intermediate
Appetizer
Deconstructed Savoury Yule Log – A Modern Italian Christmas Appetiser
Savoury Yule Log
115 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
22
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
This deconstructed savoury yule log reimagines the traditional Italian Christmas dessert as an appetiser by presenting it in individual portions rather than a rolled log. This fusion recipe combines classic Italian ingredients like robiola cheese, arugula, and sun-dried tomatoes with Nordic-inspired smoked salmon and cream cheese layers.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
For the bread base:
10 slicesWhite sandwich bread (crusts removed)
2 tbspOlive oil
2 tbspWater
For the salmon cream cheese filling:
250 gmCream cheese (softened)
200 gmSmoked salmon (thinly sliced)
3 tbspFresh dill (chopped)
2 tbspFresh chives (chopped)
2 tspLemon juice
1 tspHorseradish (prepared)
to tasteSalt and black pepper
For the Italian cheese layer:
150 gmRobiola cheese or stracchino
1 cupFresh arugula (rocket)
¼ cupSun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
2 tbspCapers (drained)
For the assembly and garnish:
100 gmCream cheese (for coating)
1 tbspMilk
½ cupToasted hazelnuts or almonds (chopped)
3 tbspFresh parsley (finely chopped)
8-10Cherry tomatoes (halved)
10-12Black olives (pitted, halved)
for decorationFresh rosemary sprigs
Edible flowers (optional)
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Plate it up!
Plate it up!
Plating Instructions
Plating Instructions
Use a large wooden board or a white rectangular platter for an elegant presentation.
Pairing Instructions
Pairing Instructions
Serve alongside a selection of Italian antipasti – marinated olives, crackers, pickled vegetables and fresh crostini.
Garnishing Instructions
Garnishing Instructions
Scatter halved cherry tomatoes, black olives, and fresh rosemary sprigs around the logs.
