Viral Sweet Treat Transforms into Christmas Centerpiece

The holiday season of 2025 is set to be defined by a unique blend of global trends and traditional festivities. Leading the charge in the dessert aisle is a new offering from frozen food retailer Picard. They have taken the massive social media sensation—the Dubai pistachio chocolate bar—and reimagined it as a sophisticated Yule log for Christmas dinner tables.
This new dessert isn’t just a nod to a fad; it is a carefully constructed homage to the textures that made the original bar famous. The log moves away from the traditional rolled sponge look, opting instead for a tablet-like aesthetic. It promises the same satisfaction of a hard chocolate shell giving way to a creamy, crunchy interior, but designed for slicing and sharing.
Inside, the structure is complex and layered. A rich chocolate mousse provides the foundation, paired with a generous layer of pistachio cream. The crunch factor is amplified by “angel hair” pastry and pistachio pieces, all resting on a sturdy biscuit base. It is a modern entremets that balances the softness of mousse with the snap of the viral confectionery.
Priced at €28.99, this dessert offers a premium experience at a relatively accessible price point. It is designed for ease, requiring only a simple defrosting period before serving. The retailer suggests using a warm knife for clean cuts to maintain the beautiful layers, ensuring every slice looks as good as it tastes.
However, hosts should be mindful of their guest list. The pervasive use of pistachio in the cream, crunch, and biscuit base means this is strictly for nut-lovers. For those who can indulge, it pairs beautifully with mild coffee or tea, offering a rich, textural finish to a festive meal.