Tiramisu Yule Log

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over the water. Let bloom for 5 minutes.

2. 2

   In a small pot off the heat, whisk together the sugar, flour and cornstarch. Add the eggs and mix well. Add the milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom and sides of the pot. Simmer for 30 seconds. Remove from the heat.

3. 3

   Add the gelatin mixture and stir until dissolved. Strain the pastry cream through a sieve to remove any lumps, as needed. Pour into a bowl and cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the cream. Let cool. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until completely chilled.

4. 4

   Mix the pastry cream with a spatula until creamy and smooth.

5. 5

   In a bowl, whisk the whipping cream and mascarpone with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Whisk one-third of the whipped cream mixture into the chilled pastry cream until smooth. Using the whisk or a spatula, gently fold in the remaining whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.