Savoury Yule Log

Italian

Intermediate

Appetizer

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Deconstructed
Savoury Yule Log
– A Modern Italian Christmas Appetiser

Name: Deconstructed ~Savoury Yule Log~ – A Modern Italian Christmas Appetiser
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: For the bread base:; 10 slices White sandwich bread (crusts removed); 2 tbsp Olive oil; 2 tbsp Water; For the salmon cream cheese filling:; 250 gm Cream cheese (softened); 200 gm Smoked salmon (thinly sliced); 3 tbsp Fresh dill (chopped); 2 tbsp Fresh chives (chopped); 2 tsp Lemon juice; 1 tsp Horseradish (prepared); to taste Salt and black pepper; For the Italian cheese layer:; 150 gm Robiola cheese or stracchino; 1 cup Fresh arugula (rocket); ¼ cup Sun-dried tomatoes (chopped); 2 tbsp Capers (drained); For the assembly and garnish:; 100 gm Cream cheese (for coating); 1 tbsp Milk; ½ cup Toasted hazelnuts or almonds (chopped); 3 tbsp Fresh parsley (finely chopped); 8-10 Cherry tomatoes (halved); 10-12 Black olives (pitted, halved); for decoration Fresh rosemary sprigs; Edible flowers (optional)

115 mins

Cooking Time

Intermediate

Difficulty

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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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare the bread base

Remove crusts from all sandwich bread slices. Mix olive oil and water in a small bowl. Lightly brush this mixture on both sides of each bread slice to add moisture and prevent drying. Using a rolling pin, carefully flatten each slice to make it more pliable and compact. Set aside on a clean work surface.

Description - Step 2

Make the salmon cream cheese filling

In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese with chopped dill, chives, lemon juice, horseradish, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined and smooth. Finely chop half of the smoked salmon and fold it into the cream cheese mixture. Reserve the remaining salmon slices for layering. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Description - Step 4

Assemble the deconstructed logs

Take one flattened bread slice and spread a thin layer of the salmon cream cheese mixture, leaving a small border. Place 2-3 arugula leaves and a slice of smoked salmon on top. Add a spoonful of the Italian cheese mixture. Carefully roll the bread into a tight spiral log. Repeat with the remaining bread slices to create 10 individual mini logs. Arrange them seam-side down on a parchment-lined tray.

Description - Step 5

Create the coating and texture

Mix the coating cream cheese with milk until smooth and easily spreadable. Using a small offset spatula or butter knife, generously coat each mini log with the cream cheese mixture, covering all sides. Use the tines of a fork to create wood grain texture by lightly dragging it lengthwise along each log. This mimics the traditional yule log appearance.

Description - Step 7

Final presentation and garnish

Remove the logs from the refrigerator 10 minutes before serving. Slice them to ¼ to ½ inch thick. Arrange them on a large wooden serving board or elegant platter. Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes, black olive halves, fresh rosemary sprigs, and edible flowers if using. You can also drizzle a tiny amount of extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle flaky sea salt.

Step 1

Prepare the bread base

10 Minutes

Step 2

Make the salmon cream cheese filling

8 Minutes

Step 3

Prepare the Italian cheese layer

7 Minutes

Step 4

Assemble the deconstructed logs

15 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

Use a large wooden board or a white rectangular platter for an elegant presentation.

Pairing Instructions

Serve alongside a selection of Italian antipasti – marinated olives, crackers, pickled vegetables and fresh crostini.

Garnishing Instructions

Scatter halved cherry tomatoes, black olives, and fresh rosemary sprigs around the logs.

Savoury Yule Log

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare the bread base

Description - Step 2

Make the salmon cream cheese filling

Description - Step 3

Prepare the Italian cheese layer

Description - Step 4

Assemble the deconstructed logs

Description - Step 5

Create the coating and texture

Description - Step 6

Add nut coating and chill

Description - Step 7

Final presentation and garnish

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Garnishing Instructions

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