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Vanilla and Strawberry Roll

17/11/2023

The vanilla and strawberry roll is a delicious dessert that combines the sweetness of vanilla cream with the acidity of fresh strawberries. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 120g of sugar
  • 120g of all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 250ml of whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar (plus a little more for dusting)
  • 300g of fresh strawberries
  • Powdered sugar for decorating (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until they become light and frothy. This may take about 5-7 minutes with an electric mixer.
  3. Gently fold the sifted flour and vanilla extract into the egg and sugar mixture, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared tray and level with a spatula.
  5. Bake in the oven for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Meanwhile, spread out a piece of parchment paper on a flat surface and lightly dust it with powdered sugar.
  7. When the sponge base is ready, flip it onto the sugared parchment paper. Gently remove the parchment paper in which it was baked.
  8. Roll up the base with the parchment paper, starting from the short side, and let it cool completely.
  9. While the base cools, whip the cream with the two tablespoons of powdered sugar until it forms a frothy and firm mixture.
  10. Clean the strawberries and cut them into small pieces.
  11. When the base is cold, gently unroll it and spread the whipped cream over it. Evenly distribute the chopped strawberries.
  12. Roll up the base again with the cream and strawberries without the parchment paper.
  13. Place the roll in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
  14. Before serving, dust the roll with an additional layer of powdered sugar, if desired, and decorate with fresh strawberries.

Curiosity

The vanilla and strawberry roll is a fresh and versatile sweet, perfect to enjoy as a dessert at the end of a meal but also ideal for a buffet or an outdoor picnic. In Italy, it is much loved for its simplicity of preparation and the contrast of flavors and textures. Remember that the cream should be very cold before whipping it; this will help you achieve an ideal texture for filling your roll.