Pascal Caffet's Christmas logsare always among our favorite pastry and chocolate creations. We love this collection, designed as a tribute to Christmas stories. Maison Caffet, certified as a Living Heritage Company since 2014, draws on all its artisanal expertise to create gourmet treats that bring back childhood memories. Pascal Caffet, Meilleur Ouvrier de France and World Champion of Dessert Crafts, orchestrates with his teams a symphony of flavors around chocolate and praline, the raw materials in which the Troyes-based company has specialized since 1954.
The signature "Le Rêve de Casse-Noisette" log is a precious, ultra-limited edition creation designed for 10 to 12 guests. Beneath a thin shell of 70% dark chocolate sculpted like precious armor lies an intense and silky mousse. At the heart of this composition, a compote of sour cherries and pieces of amarena cherry infuse a touch of freshness and a subtle fruity acidity that counterbalances the power of the chocolate. The base is a moist chocolate and buckwheat flour biscuit with roasted accents, combined with a sweet and enveloping Madagascar Bourbon vanilla cream. A crunchy hazelnut and almond praline enriches this creation with an irresistibly indulgent crunch. This exceptional log is sold in its ultra-precious box starting at €99 and can be ordered exclusively from Maison Caffet.
In addition to the signature Yule log, the collection features several other mouthwatering chocolate creations. The "Crac-Noisette" is a nod to vintage toys, presented in a beautifully designed, elegant box. Underneath the intense 70% chocolate shell, the Piedmont hazelnut praline and hazelnut pieces are ready to be savored. This exceptional 500g gourmet treat is available from $74.90. There is also "La Brigade pralinée," a box of six creations in the shape of nutcrackers. At the heart of each bite, a Piedmont hazelnut praline nestles under a thin shell of 36% milk chocolate with a subtly milky sweetness.
In addition to its signature piece, Maison Caffet is unveiling a complete range of 2025 Christmas logs to suit all tastes. The Ovation log (serves 6 to 8) combines crunchy almonds and chocolate, creamy Madagascar Bourbon vanilla, and intense dark chocolate mousse. For lovers of exotic flavors, the Léonor log (serves 6 to 8) combines crunchy almonds and coconut, creamy mango and passion fruit, and coconut dacquoise biscuit. There is also the Merveilleuse log (serves 6 to 8), which combines a crunchy hazelnut praline with an intense 70% dark chocolate mousse. The "Bal de Minuit" rolled log (serves 8 to 10) plays on the lightness of Japanese biscuit, which conceals the intensity of the chocolate.
Those with a sweet tooth who prefer frozen desserts are not forgotten, with two refreshing creations. The "Songe Tropical" frozen log (serves 6 to 8) features a coconut and almond dacquoise biscuit, mango sorbet, and passion fruit. The "Choco Céleste" ice cream log (serves 6 to 8) combines an almond dacquoise biscuit with Bourbon vanilla ice cream from Madagascar. For smaller gatherings or foodies who want to try a variety of flavors, the Ovation, Léonor, and Merveilleuse mini logs are also available in individual portions.
The collection also includes Christmas profiteroles (serves 6 to 10 people), available in two versions: vanilla and chocolate, or vanilla and strawberry-passion fruit sorbet. The delicately caramelized choux pastries are filled with ice cream and topped with hot chocolate sauce. We also love the individual creations such asthe chestnut and blackcurrant éclair, delicately caramelized and sprinkled with roasted almond slivers, or the chestnut and blackcurrant tartlet on sweet pastry filled with frangipane.
To help you wait until Christmas, Maison Caffet also offers "La Partition de Noël," an ultra-gourmet advent calendar available from November 1. Each window hides a handmade surprise created using the brand's exceptional expertise: 2 marshmallow and praline bears, 2 large rocks, 3 chocolate and praline or caramel cookies, 3 chocolate bars, 2 bars with inclusions, and 12 chocolate candies. This veritable concert of textures and flavors weighing 570g is available from $99 for the whole family.
The collection also featuresthe Nutcracker Bear, a gourmet version of the brand's iconic mascot dressed in the majestic costume of the story's hero. Dressed in his parade costume, he becomes the gourmet guardian of festive tables, combining tenderness, refinement, and tradition.
This year, Maison Caffet has three boutiques in Paris where you can discover these chocolate marvels. The boutique in the 5th arrondissement, which opened in 2024 at 137 Rue Mouffetard (Censier-Daubenton metro station), is located near the Jardin du Luxembourg. In the 13th arrondissement, head to 93 Rue de la Glacière, while in the 16th arrondissement, the team awaits you at 13 Rue Duban, near the Passy market. All creations are also available online on the Maison Caffet official website.
Maison Caffet offers a complete range of Christmas logs for 2025. These include the signature "Le Rêve de Casse-Noisette" log (serves 10-12 people), the Ovation chocolate and vanilla log, the Léonor mango and passion fruit log, the Merveilleuse hazelnut praline log, the "Bal de Minuit" rolled log, and two frozen versions: "Songe Tropical" and "Choco Céleste" (all for 6 to 8 people unless otherwise indicated). Individual versions in small logs are also available.
Pascal Caffet's 2025 Christmas logs are available in Maison Caffet's three Parisian boutiques, located in the 5th, 13th, and 16th arrondissements, as well as in the online store. The signature log, "Le Rêve de Casse-Noisette" (The Nutcracker's Dream), is available by order only starting December 1.
The signature "Le Rêve de Casse-Noisette" log is available from €99 for 10 to 12 people. The other creations in the collection range from €74.90 for the Crac-Noisette (500g) to €99 for the advent calendar. The other logs range from €45 to €49 for 6-8 people.
The "Le Rêve de Casse-Noisette" log combines 70% dark chocolate mousse, a compote of sour cherries and amarena cherries, a chocolate-buckwheat biscuit, a creamy Madagascar Bourbon vanilla and a crunchy hazelnut and almond praline. A perfect balance between powerful chocolate, fruity freshness and gourmet sweetness.
In short, Maison Caffet is once again treating us to a Christmas 2025 collection that celebrates the magic of the holidays and French craftsmanship. If you're looking for a great way to impress your guests or treat yourself, head to one of the Parisian boutiques or the official website to discover these exceptional chocolate creations. A wonderful discovery for chocolate and praline lovers who want to experience a sensory and gourmet Christmas.
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Location
Pascal Caffet
13 Rue Duban
75116 Paris 16
Official website
maison-caffet.com
