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Hazelnut Cream Roll

17/11/2023

The hazelnut cream roll is a delicious dessert that appeals to both adults and children. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 120 g sugar
  • 120 g 00 flour
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Hazelnut cream to taste (for example Nutella or an artisanal hazelnut cream)
  • Powdered sugar for decoration (optional)

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
  2. Separate the yolks from the whites. Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks with a pinch of salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat the yolks with the sugar until you obtain a light and frothy mixture. If desired, add the vanilla extract.
  4. Add the sifted flour to the sweetened yolks and mix gently so as not to deflate the mixture.
  5. Incorporate the whipped egg whites, mixing from the bottom up to preserve the lightness of the batter.
  6. Spread the batter on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leveling it with a spatula until you achieve a uniform thickness.
  7. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the surface of the roll is golden.
  8. Meanwhile, lay out a clean kitchen towel and lightly dust it with sugar.
  9. As soon as it comes out of the oven, turn the sponge cake onto the towel and gently peel off the parchment paper.
  10. Roll up the sponge cake together with the towel starting from the short side and let it cool completely.
  11. When cold, gently unroll the sponge cake, spread the hazelnut cream over it in a uniform layer and roll it up again without the towel.
  12. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
  13. Before serving, dust the roll with powdered sugar for a touch of elegance and cut it into slices.

Trivia

The hazelnut cream used in Italy is often the famous Nutella, which is a classic in many family homes. However, for a more artisanal taste, you can opt for locally produced or homemade hazelnut creams, which are less sweet and more intensely hazelnut-flavored. This roll is versatile and you can enrich it with fresh fruit, chocolate chips or a dusting of cocoa for variations on the theme.