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Strawberry Roll

17/11/2023

Here is the recipe for a delicious strawberry roll with an Italian twist in the method. This dessert brings out the freshness and sweetness of strawberries, paired with the softness of a rolled sponge cake base.

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 120 g of granulated sugar
  • 120 g of type 00 flour
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 250 g of fresh strawberries
  • 250 ml of whipping cream
  • 100 g of powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (optional)
  • Powdered sugar for decoration

Preparation

  1. Begin by preheating the oven to 180°C.
  2. Separate the yolks from the whites of the eggs. In a bowl, whisk the yolks with half of the sugar until you obtain a light and fluffy mixture.
  3. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff with a pinch of salt and the remaining sugar, until you get a glossy and firm meringue.
  4. Gently fold the meringue into the yolk mixture with movements from bottom to top so as not to deflate it.
  5. Sift the flour and incorporate it into the mixture, always mixing very gently.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven for about 10-12 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. While the sponge cake is in the oven, wash and cut the strawberries into pieces, keeping some aside for decoration.
  8. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and the vanilla extract until firm.
  9. Once the sponge cake is cooked, flip it onto a damp cloth and gently remove the parchment paper. Then roll the sponge cake in the cloth and let it cool completely.
  10. Carefully unroll the sponge cake and fill it with the whipped cream and cut strawberries.
  11. Roll it up again and put it in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
  12. When serving, dust with powdered sugar and decorate with fresh strawberries.

Curiosity

The strawberry roll is a spring and summer variation of the classic Swiss roll. In Italy, for an even more delicious note, it is common to add a thin spread of Nutella or strawberry jam before adding the whipped cream and fresh strawberries. This dessert is excellent served with a glass of Moscato d’Asti or a passito from Pantelleria to enhance the sweetness and the freshness of the strawberries.