Mary Berry’s 'melt in the mouth' Bûche de Noël yule log - recipe

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This Christmas, many of us will be sitting down with our families and looking forward to something sweet after dinner. From mince pies and pud to cake and trifle, there's a huge choice out there when it comes to tasty festive treats.

But it's all too easy to stick to the same desserts every year. If you want to try something different on the big day, we've picked a melt in the mouth Bûche de Noël (Yule Log) recipe by Mary Berry for you to make.

It's rich and decadent and, to add some extra indulgence, it's amazing served with a dollop of pouring cream over the top. Enjoy!

Bûche de Noël Ingredients For the unfilled roulade 4 large eggs 115g caster sugar, plus extra for sprinkling 65g self-raising flour 40g cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting For the filling 1 tbsp instant coffee granules 2 tbsp hot milk 225g unsweetened chestnut purée 2 tbsp brandy 55g caster sugar 150ml pouring double cream, whipped For the topping 300ml pouring double cream, whipped Cocoa powder, for dusting Method ■ First, make the chocolate roulade.