The yule log is the must-have dessert of any holiday meal. And if you don’t have the time (or the desire) to make one yourself, don’t worry.
Montreal and its surrounding areas are full of talented pastry chefs and excellent addresses to choose from. Every year, the yule log is reinvented — sometimes gastronomic, sometimes inspired by unexpected flavours, sometimes frozen, light or unapologetically decadent.
Here are some of our favourite spots in Montreal to find gourmet yule logs that are guaranteed to delight everyone at the table.
• Vanilla Raspberry Yule Log: Genoa sponge cake, yogurt and vanilla mousse, raspberry compote, raspberry crunch, whipped white chocolate ganache, white velvet finish.
• Québec-inspired Yule Log (Blueberry, Haskap & Sweet Clover): Sponge biscuit, sweet clover bavarois, crispy quinoa and oat crumble, blueberry and haskap confiture, whipped white chocolate ganache.
• Chocolate Orange Yule Log: Soft cinnamon sponge, dark chocolate mousse, mandarin–orange crémeux, orange jelly, crispy dark chocolate kadaïf, dark chocolate velvet finish.
Starting at $45.75 for 6 to 8 servings.
Individual mini yule logs are also available.
This delicious bakery-pastry shop located in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve offers several festive treats for the holiday season, including the following Yule logs:
- Raspberry and spruce Yule log
- Almond and orange Yule log
- Chocolate-caramel Yule log
Available in individual portions or for 6, 10, or 20 servings.
We love the restaurant Hoogan & Beaufort located in the Shops Angus, as well as the tempting Christmas take-home menus from Boucherie Édouard et Léo, a project by Hoogan & Beaufort chef-owner Marc-André Jetté. To bring a taste of the chef’s cuisine home for the holidays, you can choose one of the yule logs available.
They come in two flavours:
- dark chocolate, brownie, caramel and hazelnut
- vanilla, cranberry, lemon and sunflower seed praline
Pre-order now for delivery or pickup between December 18 and 30. 44$ per yule log, serving 4 people.
When it comes to pastries, Rhubarbe pastry shop sets the bar high, and its Christmas creations are no exception!
As for yule logs, this year they are offering:
- chocolate–lemon yule log
- pistachio–apricot yule log
Price: starting at $65 for 6 people.
This delightful pastry shop and gourmet food market in Old Montréal is offering 3 Christmas yule logs for the holidays — including a frozen one — along with several other festive cakes and desserts.
- Viennetta yule log
- Café Liégeois ice-cream yule log
- Kochi yule log
$68, serving 6 people.
The artisanal ice cream shop Dalla Rose, located in the Saint-Henri neighbourhood, is offering three yule logs this year. Available flavours include:
- Pistachio & strawberry Christmas yule log
- Hazelnut & chocolate Christmas yule log
- Vanilla & caramelized white chocolate Christmas yule log
$80 per yule log, serving 10–12 portions.
This Longueuil pastry shop offers several Christmas yule logs inspired by a seasonal theme. Here are a few of the varieties available:
- Royal
- Vanilla & dulce de leche
- Honey & sea buckthorn
Starting at $46.30, serving 6–7 people.
Individual mini yule logs are also available, along with other Christmas pastries.
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Marie-Noël Ouimet is a writer and content creator specializing in gastronomy, wine, and travel. She is the founder of the digital magazine Urbaine City, where for over 10 years she has been highlighting the pleasures of the table and the destinations that bring them to life. She also holds the WSET Level 3 certification in wines and spirits.