Posted in News on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 by The Beachcomber Corresondent

Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury unveils its pastry creations for the festive season. This year, Pastry Chef Stephan Baptiste has imagined two original creations, irresistible invitations to indulgence: a Christmas Yule Log bursting with freshness and an Epiphany Cake with exotic, sunny notes.

The Frosted Raspberry Yule Log
Inspired by the magic of winter, this year’s Yule Log takes on a traditional silhouette adorned with delicate snowflake patterns - a subtle nod to the festive season. Beneath its elegant exterior lies a flourless sponge for lightness, a hazelnut crunch for contrast, a vibrant raspberry confit, and a smooth Madagascar vanilla cream. Raspberry takes centre stage, its freshness and vivid colour embodying conviviality and celebration. Paired with vanilla and hazelnuts, it delivers a refined yet generous tasting experience.
 

The Indulgent Banana Galette 
Staying true to tradition with its crisp puff pastry and almond frangipane, this galette is given a Mauritian twist through a silky banana purée, a tribute to the island’s terroir. Topped with Madagascar vanilla whipped cream, it balances indulgence with elegance. Shaped in the form of a log, it offers a modern reinterpretation of the classic galette, making Epiphany an occasion of unique flavours.
 

About Executive Pastry Chef Stephan Baptiste
Since July 2022, Stephan Baptiste has been delighting guests at Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury. After more than a decade at Victoria Beachcomber Resort & Spa, he perfected his craft in Belgium alongside renowned chefs, including at the two-Michelin-starred restaurant Le Chalet de La Forêt. Drawing inspiration from his Mauritian roots and childhood memories, he reimagines French pastry classics with local flavours to create desserts that are both original and timeless.

About Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury
An iconic hotel in Mauritius located in Grand Baie, Royal Palm Beachcomber Luxury has embodied timeless elegance and refinement since 1985. The first establishment on the island to join The Leading Hotels of the World, it is recognised for its exceptional service, haute cuisine and unique atmosphere where luxury is synonymous with discretion and the art of living.