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Strawberry and Whipped Cream Roll

17/11/2023

The roll with whipped cream and strawberries is a delicious refined and elegant dessert, perfect to conclude a meal or for a refined afternoon tea. Here is how to prepare it.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 100 g of sugar
  • 100 g of 00 flour
  • 1 sachet of vanillin or a teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Powdered sugar (for decoration)
  • 250 ml of whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar (for the cream)
  • 300 g of fresh strawberries

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Separate the yolks from the whites. Whip the whites until very firm with a pinch of salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the yolks with the sugar until you have a frothy and clear mixture, then add the vanillin.
  4. Gently fold the sifted flour into the yolk and sugar mixture, mixing from the bottom up so as not to deflate the mixture.
  5. Gradually add the whipped whites, combining with gentle movements to keep it fluffy.
  6. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking tray, leveling it with a spatula to ensure an even thickness.
  7. Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes, until the roll is golden and soft to touch.
  8. Once baked, immediately overturn the sponge onto a damp kitchen cloth and gently roll it out. Remove the parchment paper and roll the sponge together with the cloth. Let it cool completely.
  9. Meanwhile, whip the cream with two tablespoons of powdered sugar until it is firm.
  10. Cut the strawberries into pieces, leaving some whole for the final decoration.
  11. Gently unroll the cooled sponge, spread the whipped cream on top and distribute the cut strawberries.
  12. Roll up the sponge again, this time filled with the cream and strawberries, without the cloth.
  13. Wrap the roll in cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
  14. Before serving, decorate with powdered sugar and the strawberries set aside.

Curiosity

The strawberry and whipped cream roll is a delicious variation of the classic jam roll. The combination of cream and strawberries is one of the most loved, especially in spring when strawberries are at the peak of their flavor. The freshness and acidity of strawberries perfectly complement the sweetness of the cream, making this dessert not only beautiful to look at but also exquisite to the palate.