Log molds

Discover our range of log molds to increase your productivity

Welcome to Boutique Petit, where we offer an exceptional selection of plastic log molds, perfect for making your Christmas cakes and other delicious desserts. Our molds, made of high-quality thermoformed plastic, are the key to easily creating precise and effortless logs and pastries.
For over 50 years, PETIT has been manufacturing its yule log molds in France, in its Savoyard factory located halfway between Chambéry and Grenoble. The materials used to make the yule log molds are composed of up to 80% recycled plastics.

Christmas log molds: why choose our products?

Our yule log molds are specially designed to meet the needs of professional pastry chefs. Every product sold on this site is manufactured by PETIT. The manufacturing process guarantees compliance with current safety and hygiene standards for products in contact with food. Their use simplifies unmolding, an essential aspect for achieving perfect yule logs and cakes.
Discover below why PETIT's blue molds are the best choice for log molds.

Variety and customization

We offer a wide variety of sizes and shapes of yule log molds. Whether you're looking for an insert yule log mold or an original Christmas yule log design, a classic gutter mold or a U-shaped yule log, square yule log molds, molds for small formats like mini yule logs, or even molds for making ice cream, we have the product to suit your needs. Smooth surface, textured relief, small volumes for mini yule logs or large yule log molds for 16 people—PETIT offers a complete range, all in stock.
Can't find the log mold of your dreams? PETIT offers custom design of plastic molds, incorporating the personalization details you want: logo, symbol, shape, material, mold thickness, dimensions, the possibilities are endless.
Contact us to discuss your needs!

Advantages of plastic molds vs. stainless steel or silicone molds

When choosing between stainless steel, silicone, and plastic molds, each material has its advantages. However, plastic molds stand out in several ways:

• Ready to use right out of the box : with Petit molds, there's no need to wash the mold you just received, line it with parchment paper or cling film, or grease it beforehand. This is a significant advantage and a considerable time-saver compared to silicone or stainless steel molds. The PETIT plastic mold is immediately ready: simply place it on a baking sheet or freezer rack, and assemble your cake.

• Easy assembly : layer your dessert in reverse order: mousse, ganache, fruit or chocolate insert, biscuit, sponge cake... Gently fold all the layers together, being careful to avoid air bubbles. This will give you a perfectly smooth log when unmolded.

• Easy unmolding : Plastic offers easier unmolding compared to stainless steel and silicone, reducing the risk of breaking your delicate creations. Most plastic log molds have skirts: to unmold your yule log, pour warm water into the skirt and simply peel the mold away from the cake. #perfect

• Perfect result : After unmolding, you'll get a perfect result every time: your yule log is smooth, the edges are sharp, and the details and the mold's shape are clearly visible. In short, the cake is ready for decorating. No need for touch-ups; you can go straight to icing or finishing.

• Lightweight and easy to handle : plastic log molds are light and easy to handle, especially when full. They also offer better stability and support than silicone molds during filling: they don't deform.

• Cheap molds : in terms of cost, plastic log molds are much cheaper than stainless steel or silicone ones (up to 15 times cheaper), and therefore offer excellent value for money.

• Reusable : Need to produce a new batch of logs? You can draw from your stock of ready-to-use molds, or reuse the molds after careful cleaning, provided they were not damaged during the previous production.

• Recyclable : PETIT log molds and gutters are made of APET, a plastic material that is now fully recyclable. Therefore, you can place them in your regular recycling bins if you are not reusing them.

• Made in France : all PETIT Christmas log molds are made in France, from materials sourced exclusively in Europe.

• Time saving: the number one argument for plastic log molds is the time saved, at all stages of production: in pre-production, during assembly and afterwards if you decide to use them as disposable molds.
• User reviews : For assembling their vacherins, ice creams, and Christmas logs, professional pastry chefs prefer plastic molds. These molds are appreciated for their excellent cold-weather performance, as well as their practicality and efficiency in the kitchen.

Customer reviews and feedback

Following their purchase of our log molds, our customers' feedback is unanimous: they appreciate the ease of use, the quality of the unmolding, and the variety of available sizes. Pastry professionals particularly praise the ease, practicality, and quality of the results obtained with our gutter molds for Christmas logs.
Compared to stainless steel or silicone molds, plastic gutter molds are preferred by pastry professionals for all the reasons mentioned above.

Which log mold should you choose for your pastry creation?

The choice of log mold depends entirely on the type of dessert you wish to make for the Christmas holidays. For an elaborate log, such as a layered cake, a frozen dessert, or an ice cream log, our plastic molds with a log insert are ideal. They allow you to create desserts with distinct layers, resulting in an exceptional visual and taste experience.

Unlike stainless steel molds, plastic molds can be produced in a variety of shapes, volumes, dimensions, textures, and details: in addition to classic half-round, square, triangular, or faceted log molds, a multitude of finishes and decorations are available. Browse the different categories to find the shape that suits you: click on the links to access the ranges of large logs , small logs and mini logs , baking sheets for making multiple logs , inserts , and texture sheets .

The log mold isn't limited to creating classic yule logs. It allows you to shape a variety of desserts, from entremets and mousses to frozen yule logs. With our molds, you can assemble cakes composed of different layers of preparation, offering a creative alternative to the traditional rolled cake covered in buttercream.

The possibilities of yule log molds: individual desserts and desserts to share

Whether you opt for individual yule logs or larger logs to share, our molds adapt to all your needs. Yule log trays are perfect for bakers wanting to prepare large quantities of yule logs, while our large-format yule log molds are ideal for shared desserts at parties. A 20cm yule log serves 6 to 8 people, while a 50cm mold can serve up to 15 people, allowing you to choose the right size and even produce two different sizes of yule log in the same large mold.

How to buy?

Buying our yule log molds is simple and convenient. Click on each product's details to see the dimensions, volume, number of servings, and select the quantity you need to add to your cart. Tip: Stock up by taking advantage of our yule log mold promotions throughout the year to get the best price. Whether you're looking for a classic mold for your Christmas yule logs, a yule log insert mold, or molds for making your own yule log ends, you'll find everything you need in our online shop.

At Boutique Petit, we are dedicated to providing high-quality yule log molds for pastry and ice cream professionals. Discover our range and let your creativity shine with our yule log molds!