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Strawberry Roll

17/11/2023

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

Ingredients

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

Preparation

  1. Start by preheating the oven to 180 °C.
  2. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a bowl, beat the yolks with half the sugar until you obtain a light and frothy mixture.
  3. In another bowl, whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt and the remaining sugar until you obtain a glossy and stiff meringue.
  4. Gently fold the meringue into the yolk mixture using upward motions to avoid deflating the batter.
  5. Sift the flour and incorporate it into the mixture, stirring very gently.
  6. Spread the batter evenly on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for about 10-12 minutes, until golden.
  7. While the sponge cake is in the oven, wash and cut the strawberries into pieces, setting some aside for decoration.
  8. Whip the cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff.
  9. Once the sponge cake is baked, invert it onto a damp cloth and carefully 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 chopped strawberries.
  11. Roll it up again and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
  12. When ready to serve, dust with powdered sugar and decorate with fresh strawberries.

Trivia

The strawberry roll is a spring and summer variant of the classic Swiss roll. In Italy, for an even more indulgent touch, it is common to spread a thin layer of Nutella or strawberry jam before adding the cream and fresh strawberries. This dessert pairs wonderfully with a glass of Moscato d’Asti or a Pantelleria passito, which enhance the sweetness and freshness of the strawberries.