Strawberry Roll with Whipped Cream

Name: Strawberry Roll with Whipped Cream
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 100 g of sugar; 100 g of flour; 1 pinch of salt; 20 g of powdered sugar ((for rolling)); 250 ml of heavy cream (very cold); 40 g of powdered sugar; 1 tsp of vanilla extract; 250 g of strawberries (fresh); a few strawberries (whole, for decoration); 10 g of powdered sugar (for finishing)

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This strawberry roll features a soft sponge cake and a creamy filling full of fresh fruit pieces 🍓. It keeps 24 to 36 hours in the refrigerator and can be made the day before to help with planning. Ideal for quick desserts, homemade snacks or a buffet thanks to its easy-to-slice shape.

Total time: 35 min
Prep: 25 min
Cook: 10 min
Rest: 1 h
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €0.88

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

265kcal

Protein5 g8%
Carbs32 g50%
Fat12 g42%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For a perfectly soft sponge cake, never overbake it: it should stay slightly pale and still springy to the touch. Roll it while hot, otherwise it will crack ❗🍓

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Not recommended for the assembled roll. The whipped cream crystallizes and loses its texture. The strawberries soften and leak juice. The sponge alone can be frozen wrapped in plastic, for up to 2 months.

Storage : How long does it keep?

The whipped cream deflates and the strawberries release water. Eat within 24 hours max in an airtight container in the fridge to preserve the texture.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Same day

The roll assembled with cream and strawberries does not hold up when made the day before. The sponge alone can be made and stored wrapped in plastic in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not applicable. This is a cold, delicate dessert. Reheating would irreparably alter its texture and flavor.

Variations

Decorate with whole strawberries.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Fold the strawberries into the whipped cream in small pieces.

Mistakes to avoid

Rolling the sponge once cooled: roll it right away in the kitchen towel.
Folding in the egg whites roughly: use a spatula, gently.
Filling a warm sponge: let it cool.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a strawberry roll?

Make a sponge cake (yolks and sugar, whipped whites, flour), bake 10 minutes at 180°C, roll it in a kitchen towel, let it cool slightly, fill with strawberry whipped cream, roll again and refrigerate 1 hour.

How do you roll the sponge without cracking it?

When it comes out of the oven, flip the sponge onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar and roll it up in the towel right away, then let it cool slightly.

How do you make the filling?

Whip 250 ml of very cold heavy cream with 40 g of powdered sugar and the vanilla, then gently fold in 250 g of strawberries cut into small pieces.

How long should it rest?

Place the filled roll in the refrigerator for 1 hour so it holds its shape perfectly, then dust with powdered sugar and decorate with whole strawberries before serving.