With Christmas just around the corner, many of us are beginning to plan those all-important dinner parties, pot-lucks, and of course, the main event: Christmas dinner. And there's one ingredient you won't want to leave off your grocery list.
Created using locally sourced milk, Llaeth y Llan yogurt is deliciously creamy and wonderfully versatile, making it the perfect companion in the kitchen this Christmas.
And to get the festive period started in style, makers of Llaeth y Llan yogurt, a dairy in Llannefydd in the Vale of Clwyd, have created a 12-day advent calendar to celebrate the launch of two brand new luxury Christmas yogurts: the delectable Rum ‘n’ Raisin and the indulgent Strawberry Sherry Trifle.
Each day, between December 1 and December 12, the dairy will be unwrapping a new prize. This year’s great festive giveaway includes Christmas jumpers, festive socks and hats, the delicious new Christmas yogurts, and a family ticket to Zip World.
To be in with a chance of winning prizes, keep an eye on Llaeth y Llan's social media where information will be posted daily on how to enter. Terms and conditions apply.
While waiting for the advent calendar to commence, why not get started on planning some Christmas treats? Having been making yogurts for 35 years with a range of delicious flavours, you couldn't be in safer hands than with the family-run Llaeth y Llan when it comes to cooking up a storm this festive season.
Whether you're looking for a little something to bring to the office lunch, a special breakfast for the last day of school, or a show-stopping dessert to wow your friends and family, these mouthwatering recipes from Llaeth y Llan Dairy are here to make sure your dishes are a success.
Made using local Welsh milk from Red Tractor assured farms, the yogurt is adaptable and can be used in a range of dishes. NorthWalesLive took a closer look at just one that will have you coming back for seconds this festive period.
Festive Chocolate Roulade
At Christmas, you can't go far wrong with chocolate and this Festive Chocolate Roulade is a decadent delight, perfect to share with friends and family on the Christmas table.
You will need:
- 150g Llaeth y Llan Natural Greek Style Yogurt
- 150g Plain Chocolate
- 400g Dark Chocolate
- 100g Caster Sugar
- 8 Large Eggs (separate white and yolks)
- 2 tbsp Icing Sugar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Essence or Bean Paste
Eight steps to success:
- Preheat oven to 180C/160C Fan/Gas Mark 4. Line a Swiss roll tin with baking parchment.
- Melt the plain chocolate in a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water. Stirring occasionally.
- Whisk 4 egg yolks with the sugar for 10 mins, until the mixture is pale and creamy. In a separate bowl, whisk 4 egg whites until you have soft peaks. Stir the plain chocolate mixture into the egg yolk mixture and when combined, gently fold in one spoonful of the egg white mixture to loosen the mix, followed by the rest.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared Swiss roll tin and smooth over evenly. Bake for 20 mins until risen and firm to the touch. Leave to cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle a clean sheet of baking paper with icing sugar and turn the roulade out onto it. Cover with a clean tea towel.
- For the filling, melt the dark chocolate in a bowl of simmering water and cool. Whisk the remaining four egg whites until stiff peaks. Gently fold the egg whites into the cooled chocolate until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix the LYL natural Greek-style yogurt with the icing sugar and vanilla essence or bean paste.
- When the roulade is cooled, spread over a layer of chocolate filling, followed by a layer of yogurt filling.
- Using baking paper, roll up the roulade. It doesn’t matter if it cracks. Transfer to a serving plate with the join side facing down. Dust with icing sugar. Chill until ready to serve.
You can find a full list of Christmas recipes online.
If that all sounds a bit complicated or cooking isn't really your thing, then why not grab yourself something that's ready to eat? The brand-new luxury Christmas yogurts are flying off the shelves quicker than you can say ‘Nadolig Llawen’ and will add some hassle-free tastiness to your table.
Both the Strawberry Sherry Trifle and the Rum ‘n’ Raisin are available now in all Tesco stores in Wales. You can also find all your usual favourite flavours in all major supermarkets across Wales, as well as independent shops.
To find out more and browse products, visit the Llaeth y Llan website or call 01745 540 256. For information about the advent calendar and for regular updates, follow Llaeth y Llan on Facebook and Instagram.
