Croquembouche de Noel Recipe

Name: Croquembouche de Noel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 4 ounces (9 tablespoons) sugar; 2 ounces butter, clarified; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla; 4 ounces (1 cup) cake flour; 10 egg yolks; 8 ounces (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) sugar; 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin; Rind of three oranges; 1 quart half and half; 5 drops red food coloring; 48 small navel orange segments; 1 pound sugar (2 1/3 cups); 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon corn syrup

Servings: persons

4 eggs
4 ounces (9 tablespoons) sugar
2 ounces butter, clarified
3/4 teaspoon vanilla
4 ounces (1 cup) cake flour
10 egg yolks
8 ounces (1 cup plus 2 tablespoons) sugar
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
Rind of three oranges
1 quart half and half
5 drops red food coloring
48 small navel orange segments
1 pound sugar (2 1/3 cups)
1 cup water
1 tablespoon corn syrup

1
Trim each cake layer so it is one inch smaller in diameter than pan in which it was baked.
2
Then cut enough of each layer off so that the layers are 1/2 inch shorter than their pans.
3
Line bottoms of genoise pans with parchment.
4
Pour enough Bavarian into each pan to fill 3/4 full, and place layer of cake in each pan, pushing down until top of the cake layer is even with the Bavarian.
5
Weight with flat plate.
6
Refrigerate overnight.
7
To serve, run spatula around sides and unmold nine-inch layer and place on serving plate.
8
Unmold seven-inch cake on another plate and with wide spatula transfer to top of nine-inch layer; repeat with four-inch layer.
9
Decorate with 12 vertical rows of sugar-glazed orange segments, four segments in each row from top to bottom.
10
Between rows, sprinkle candied orange peel.
11
Arrange meringue mushrooms (see pumpkin cake for recipe) around bottom of cake.
12
If desired, add stars, candles, holly and poinsettias made of marzipan.

1850

kcal

Calories

Fat

312

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs, 4 ounces (9 tablespoons) sugar, 2 ounces butter, clarified, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Croquembouche de Noel falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Croquembouche de Noel

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