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Tronchetto tal-Milied (Maltese Christmas Log)

A no-bake Maltese Christmas log made with crushed biscuits, nuts, chocolate, condensed milk, and candied fruit.

A no-bake Maltese Christmas log made with crushed biscuits, nuts, chocolate, condensed milk, and candied fruit.

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Watercolour illustration of Maltese chocolate biscuit Christmas log with nuts and candied fruit.

Bright, satisfying and built for real life.

This recipe brings together the generous flavours of Maltese cooking in a format that works on a busy day. Read through the method before starting and adjust seasoning to your taste.

The recipe

Tronchetto tal-Milied (Maltese Christmas Log)

30 min prep0 min cook30 min total10–12 slices
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Ingredients

Ingredients

Method

  1. 1

    Mix the dry ingredients: Combine the crushed biscuits, chopped nuts, cherries, candied peel, cocoa powder, and orange zest in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Bind: Stir in the melted chocolate, condensed milk, and brandy, rum, or orange juice. Mix until the ingredients hold together.

  3. 3

    Shape: Spoon the mixture onto baking paper and shape into a log. Roll tightly and twist the ends to compact it.

  4. 4

    Chill: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until firm.

  5. 5

    Finish: Dust with icing sugar or cover with melted chocolate before slicing.

Tronchetto tal-Milied is a Maltese Christmas log made without baking. Crushed biscuits, nuts, chocolate, condensed milk, cherries, and candied peel are shaped into a dense festive log and sliced for Christmas gatherings.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve chilled in thin slices
  • Add to a Christmas dessert table
  • Dust with icing sugar for a snowy look
  • Pair with coffee, tea, or a small glass of liqueur

Traditional Notes & Tips

  • Every family has its own mix of nuts and dried fruit
  • The log should be compact so it slices cleanly
  • Orange juice can replace alcohol for children
  • Chilling overnight gives the best texture
  • It is rich, so small slices are enough

Recipe adapted from Maltese Recipes.

Storage

No specific storage guidance is provided in the source recipe.

Freezing

Check the recipe notes for any dish-specific freezing guidance.

Reheating

Follow current food-safety guidance and reheat cooked food thoroughly where appropriate.

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