Exotic Christmas log by Ladurée

Rather than play with wintery aromas, Ladurée has opted to offer a bit of sunshine with their Christmas log, incorporating a vanilla baba imbibed with rum, a creamy lime and cumbawa centre with a fine layer of roasted pineapple. And to decorate: chocolate done with golden pineapple!
The pastry-chef: is young Yann Menguy, who “shook up” this prestigious house’s stove. His fortnight stubble and tattoos bring a hint of rock’n’roll into the “Marie-Antoinette” patisserie, whose previous references include Ecole Ferrandi, Hédiard and Hotel Westminster…
97 € for 6-8 people, limited edition.
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