Description
This Meringue Roulade features a light and airy meringue filled with a rich cream and delicious toppings. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet treat at home, it’s irresistible and easy to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 egg whites, at room temperature (150g)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar, + 1 tablespoon (12g) for sprinkling
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- confectioners’ sugar, for dusting parchment
- 1 cup (240g/ml) heavy cream, cold
- 1/3 cup (40g) confectioners’ sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
- 4 ounces (113g) full-fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- optional: lemon curd and/or jam
- 1/2 batch homemade whipped cream
- fresh fruit such as berries and lemon slices
- crushed pistachios
Instructions
- Read the entire recipe before starting for best results.
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (149°C).
- Process 1 cup of sugar in a food processor until superfine.
- In a grease-free bowl, whip egg whites until foamy, then add cream of tartar.
- Gradually add superfine sugar until glossy stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.
- Add cornstarch, vanilla, and salt, mixing gently.
- Spread a little meringue on the corners of a jelly roll pan, line with parchment, and dust with sugar.
- Spread the meringue evenly in the pan and sprinkle with more sugar.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set and lightly golden, then cool for 10 minutes.
- Place parchment on a tea towel, dust with confectioners’ sugar, and invert the meringue onto it.
- Cover with more sugar, then roll the meringue with parchment and towel. Cool for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Whip heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Fold in whipped cream with cream cheese and use immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Once cool, unroll the meringue, spread with filling, add curd or jam if using, and re-roll gently.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish as desired. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
Notes
Ensure the bowl and beaters are grease-free to achieve the best volume with the egg whites.
For a smoother texture in your filling, beat the cream cheese completely before adding whipped cream.
Garnishes like crushed pistachios and fresh fruit not only enhance flavor but also add a beautiful finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg