ÉCOLE DUCASSE AND DUCASSE BACCARAT UNVEIL “WINTER PENDANT”: A SIGNATURE YULE LOG CELEBRATING THE ART OF FRENCH CRAFTSMANSHIP  

India  : To mark the festive season, École Ducasse and Ducasse Baccarat have joined forces to create an exceptional dessert: Winter Pendant. This limited-edition Yule log, inspired by the iconic red pendant of Baccarat’s crystal chandeliers, embodies the expertise and creativity of the chefs from École Ducasse and Ducasse Baccarat.

THE ELEGANCE OF A GESTURE, THE EXCELLENCE OF TASTE

Conceived as a jewel to offer, Winter Pendant is adorned with a delicate dark chocolate dome tinted ruby red, using only natural colouring. Its distinctive shape draws inspiration from the design codes of the Baccarat House, creating a precious casing to lift open – evoking the joy of unwrapping gifts beneath the Christmas tree.

At the heart of this creation, French almonds shine in every texture: sponge cake, crisp layer, and mousse infused with roasted almond white tea. Roasted coriander; an ingredient cherished by Christophe Saintagne, Executive Chef of Ducasse Baccarat; enhances the almond crisp with subtle notes of lemon and biscuit, adding a hint of travel and discovery. Finally, hibiscus confit and an organic hibiscus and lemon compote bring a delicate freshness that perfectly balances the ensemble.

A SIGNATURE CREATION REFLECTING FRENCH ARTISANSHIP

A true jewel of the pastry world, Winter Pendant captures the French art of living and celebrating. The result of close collaboration between the chefs of École Ducasse and Ducasse Baccarat, this Yule log is crafted using exceptional ingredients such as Provence almonds from the Cérès Reserve and cream from the Nantes-based producer Crème de Nous.

In line with their shared philosophy and commitments, École Ducasse and Ducasse Baccarat place the utmost importance on the quality of ingredients, giving rise to a refined and meaningful creation.

“This Yule log was born from the meeting between Baccarat’s bold, sophisticated universe and our passion for exploring flavours. Together with Douglas Oberson, Executive Pastry Chef of Ducasse Paris, we wanted to capture the spirit of the festive season through a creation that is elegant, generous, and rich in sensory experience.” - Julian Mercier, Executive Chef, École Ducasse.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Winter Pendant Yule Log – €90 (serves 6)

Available for pre-order from 1 December 2025, for collection between 15 and 23 December 2025, at the École Ducasse Paris Campus Boutique, 16 avenue du Maréchal Juin, 92360 Meudon.

Available 15–25 December 2025, as part of the lunch menu at Ducasse Baccarat Restaurant, and by the slice at the Midi Minuit Bar, 11 Place des États-Unis, 75116 Paris.

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About École Ducasse

École Ducasse is a network of schools founded in 1999 by multi-starred chef Alain Ducasse, dedicated to the transmission of outstanding French expertise and excellence in culinary and pastry arts. 

École Ducasse runs three schools in France – Paris Studio, Paris Campus and École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie as well as international schools and studios in the Philippines, India, Thailand and UAE.

All are united by a desire to share a passion for gastronomy, the broad portfolio of programs aims to meet all training needs: from short programs for experts or food enthusiasts to intensive two, four-or six-month programs for career changers, to three-year undergraduate programs and bachelor’s degree in culinary and pastry arts.

École Ducasse is part of Sommet Education, the world’s leading network in hospitality, luxury, and culinary arts education and training. École Ducasse was named the World’s Best Culinary Training Institution in both 2023 and 2024.

For more information, visit: https://www.ecoleducasse.com/en

About Ducasse Baccarat

Baccarat, the French art of living Maison, and Alain Ducasse, a man of taste who envisions gastronomy as a creative field to explore, have together reinvented the historic Maison Baccarat in Paris’s 16th arrondissement — transforming it into a place of experiences, moments of life, and unexpected encounters where craftsmanship meets the art of hospitality.

Ducasse Baccarat – Restaurants & Bar

11 Place des États-Unis, 75116 Paris

+33 (0)1 84 75 13 15 – [email protected]

About École Ducasse

École Ducasse is a network of schools founded in 1999 by multi-starred chef Alain Ducasse, dedicated to the transmission of outstanding French expertise and excellence in culinary and pastry arts.

École Ducasse runs three schools in France – Paris Studio, Paris Campus and École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie as well as international schools and studios in the Philippines, India, Thailand and UAE.

All are united by a desire to share a passion for gastronomy, the broad portfolio of programs aims to meet all training needs: from short programs for experts or food enthusiasts to intensive two, four-or six-month programs for career changers, to three-year undergraduate programs and bachelor’s degree in culinary and pastry arts.