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Kogetsu’s bûche de Noël

Kogetsu’s bûche de Noël

A Japanese twist on the French treat

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Sweet beans give the yule log a Japanese flair

The yule log—or bûche de Noël—is a staple Christmas dessert in France. It’s a curious choice of cake for traditional Japanese confectioners Kogetsu to have on hand this winter—until you realize their take on the dish is quite authentically wafu: The log is filled with homemade red and white beans, which add to the festive color palette, and is stuffed with sweet bean paste, all resulting in a very Japanese flavor.

Available online at . Arrives 5 days after ordering.

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