Speculoos Clementine Log Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp of ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp of ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp of salt
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup of packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of speculoos cookies, crushed
• 3 clementines, peeled and separated into segments
• 1 cup of heavy cream
• 2 tbsp of powdered sugar
• 1 tsp of vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9-inch (23cm) loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, for about 3 minutes.
4. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract and beat until fully incorporated.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter and sugar mixture, and mix until a soft dough forms.
6. Spread the cookie crumbs onto a plate, and roll spoonfuls of the dough into small logs. Roll each log in the cookie crumbs and place them into the prepared loaf pan.
7. Bake the log for about 25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and firm to the touch.
8. Place the clementine segments onto the top of the log, and let the log cool completely.
9. In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until stiff peaks form.
10. Spread the whipped cream onto the top of the cooled log and serve.

Verdict and serving suggestions:

This Speculoos Clementine Log recipe is a delicious and unique dessert that everyone will love. The combination of warm spices and tangy citrus flavor make for a perfect holiday treat. Serve it with a cup of coffee or tea to enjoy this dessert to the fullest.