Christmas Log

11/14/2022

This festive season, Maxime Frédéric, Pastry Chef of Cheval Blanc Paris, immerses guests in the magical memories of yesteryear through his edible creation, a delicate Christmas log rocking horse inspired by a gourmet fairytale.

Maxime Frédéric’s interpretation of this much-loved toy brings forth daydreams and a burst of imagination through its intense chocolate and hazelnut flavours and it is composed of two parts:

• The rocker and body of the horse is assembled as a bold chocolate shell to replicate the movement of a wooden rocking horse while the amber hue of the chocolate creation perfectly reflects the wooden design of the toy. These details are showcased through juxtaposed layers of chocolate, each in varied percentages of cacao. The rocker, by contrast, is a gourmet tablet topped with crispy Gianduja.

• Delicately placed at the foot of the toy is a sweet dessert created from hazelnut dacquoise biscuit, praline and crispy shortbread. As well as a light mousse complete with a vanilla-inflected caramel and embellished with medallions, replicating those from the historic Samaritaine building.

The ‘shell’ of the horse is made to be broken into a thousand sweet shards, encouraging a deliciously shared moment with accents of joy and gourmandise.

For 6 to 8 people, 180€, limited edition

Available on reservation only 48h in advance at +33 1 40 28 00 00 Pick-up on December 23, 24 and 25