Large format logs

The holiday season, especially Christmas, is a special time when baking takes center stage. In this context, the Yule log is a must-have. Boutique Petit, recognizing the importance of the traditional Yule log to share, offers a range of thermoformed plastic Yule log molds, designed to simplify the preparation of your Yule logs and other desserts.

Why choose PETIT log gutters?

1. Save time : no need to line the gutter or set aside time to prepare the mold; simply remove it from its food-grade sleeve and place it on a baking sheet to assemble. The mold is disposable after use, eliminating the hassle of cleaning and storing molds—unless, of course, you wish to reuse them.
   The mold design, with its skirt all around, ensures great stability during assembly and easy unmolding. To unmold, pour a little hot water into the skirt while the log is frozen, and it will release instantly.

2. Premium quality mold: Our yule log molds are made in France, adhering to the strictest hygiene standards for food contact products. The molds are made of APET plastic, a robust yet flexible material that is 100% recyclable. The chosen plastic thickness allows for stacking the different layers of the dessert while maintaining the mold's original shape, without any risk of deformation. Once filled, the mold can also be frozen without any alteration or transfer of taste or odor.

3. Large capacity: These molds allow you to make yule logs serving up to 16 people. They are perfect for efficient production, whether for special events or the Christmas season. Convenient for producing a large yule log in one batch, which can be served whole or divided into various sizes, such as 4, 6, 8, or 10 servings.

4. Guaranteed perfect results: customer reviews are unanimous! The PETIT log mold ensures a perfect result every time. The log's shape is flawless, even with textures or unique designs. No touch-ups are necessary; the log is ready to be glazed and decorated. This eliminates tedious reworking and food waste.

What are the advantages of thermoformed plastic log molds?

The use of thermoformed plastic molds, particularly for making yule logs, offers professional pastry chefs considerable advantages over silicone yule log molds or stainless steel gutter molds. Here are some of these advantages:

• Affordable price: Thermoformed plastic molds are significantly more affordable than their silicone or stainless steel counterparts. A plastic mold can cost up to 15 times less than a silicone mold of the same shape, and up to 30 times less than a stainless steel gutter mold. This price difference represents substantial savings, especially for professional pastry chefs who require a variety of mold sizes and shapes for their production.

• Time-saving and practical: One of the major advantages of thermoformed plastic molds is their disposable nature. This feature allows bakers to save valuable time by eliminating the washing and storage steps required with reusable molds. Furthermore, these disposable molds significantly reduce energy consumption and the storage space needed, thus optimizing the efficiency of pastry production. The molds are nevertheless reusable, provided strict cleaning guidelines are followed; as long as the mold shows no deformation, breakage, or discoloration, it can be reused.

• Maximum hygiene : the molds produced are immediately placed in a food-grade sleeve and then packaged in a sealed cardboard box. Upon arrival at the pastry shop, they are ready to use without prior washing. The advantage of single-use packaging lies in the certainty of using equipment that complies with food safety standards, the requirements of which can be challenging to implement on a daily basis in a pastry kitchen.

• Recycled and recyclable material: PETIT log molds are made of APET (the same material as plastic bottles), containing up to 80% recycled plastic. These thermoformed plastic molds are therefore recyclable through existing recycling channels.

• Stability during assembly: A significant drawback of silicone molds is their tendency to deform, which can complicate the assembly of the different layers of a yule log. Thermoformed plastic molds, thanks to their thickness and appropriate rigidity, offer much better stability during assembly, preventing the yule log from deforming as the mold is filled. The shape and details are preserved.

• Easy and clean unmolding: Stainless steel molds are often criticized for their stickiness, which necessitates the use of film or acetate sheets to facilitate unmolding. In contrast, thermoformed plastic molds guarantee simple and flawless unmolding, without the need for any additional tricks. This characteristic ensures a smooth and perfect finish for the yule logs, essential for a neat and professional presentation.

• Adaptability and a variety of shapes: Thermoformed plastic molds are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, giving pastry chefs the freedom to create unique and personalized yule logs. Whether for classic or more avant-garde creations, thermoformed plastic molds meet all design requirements.

• Reduced maintenance costs: Stainless steel and silicone molds require regular maintenance to keep them in optimal condition, representing an additional cost in terms of time and resources. Thermoformed plastic molds, being disposable, eliminate these maintenance costs, allowing pastry chefs to fully concentrate on creating their desserts.

• Ease of storage: Thanks to their lightness and stackability, thermoformed plastic molds are easy to store, even in the limited spaces of a professional kitchen. This ease of storage is particularly useful during peak seasons, such as Christmas, when Yule log production is at its highest. It allows for managing a product inventory that fluctuates with production and the seasons.

What shapes of log molds are available?

PETIT's stock of molds is constantly replenished to offer a wide variety of options. Browse our online catalog to discover our models and place your order in just a few clicks.

For large logs, you will find

1. Traditional forms :

• The half-round or U-shaped log: the most traditional shape
• the square log, a timeless and elegant shape
• The flat-bottomed log cake features a slightly curved top to accommodate piping or other decorations.
• the triangular log: a geometric shape

2. Fantasy shapes:

• the cushion log with its soft, fluffy texture and delicious taste
• the diamond yule log, with its 9 stone-shaped slices
• The faceted log, a product with a raw, hammered design.
• The wooden log, an essential product during the Christmas holidays
• The leaf-shaped decorative log, which imitates an authentic piece of wood with its visible grain

Many other gutter options are available in the standard range of large format logs.

3. Size, volume: available products

PETIT offers more than 20 gutter mold shapes. Dimensions vary depending on the log design:

• Mold length: 330 to 510 mm
• Width: 50 to 88mm
• Height: 48 to 90mm
• Volume: 900 ml to 2.4 liters
• Number of servings: from 6 to 16 servings with a single mold
• Packaging: PETIT logs are available in cartons of 10 or 150 pieces. Price reductions are offered for the purchase of multiple cartons of the same product.

All PETIT gutters are kept in stock or available for delivery within 96 hours.

Also available:

• The log insert , compatible with "GM" (Large) logs: this mold allows you to create a fruit, chocolate, or crunchy insert, which, once unmolded, can be placed inside a mousse or any other preparation. When the log is cut, the half-round insert offers an attractive visual and adds to the dessert's indulgent appeal.
• The log shape : these small-sized molds are perfect for making Christmas or Valentine's Day cakes or ice cream for 2 to 6 people
• Textured mats : These structured sheets add a touch of sophistication to the yule log. Placed at the bottom of the mold before pouring the first layer, these imprints give dimension to the finished pastry.
• Yule log end caps : Available in trays of 6 cavities, create your own decorative yule log end caps to add a beautiful finishing touch to your pastry. Simply pour chocolate into the cavities, let it set, and gently peel them off. A perfect product for that finishing touch. A half-round and a square model are available for purchase on our website. These end cap trays are, of course, reusable.

Designer yule logs for Christmas and many other occasions

Our molds are perfect for making Christmas logs, but also for other events throughout the year. Discover the "Infinity Love" mold, perfect for creating a cake to share with loved ones; the canyon, basalt, or teardrop logs have designs that can be enjoyed all year round.

Also consider frozen yule logs: the gutterings withstand freezing perfectly and can therefore be used to make vacherins, sorbets and other frozen creations.

Customization and bespoke services

Need a custom mold? PETIT offers a bespoke design service to create molds that reflect your brand, with your logo, or in unique shapes. Contact us using this form !