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Meringue Roulade

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A light, cloudlike dessert featuring crisp meringue paired with a rich, tangy cream filling.

Ingredients

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  • 5 egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) granulated sugar 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
  • 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 cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • Optional: lemon curd and/or jam
  • Optional garnishes: homemade whipped cream, fresh fruit such as berries and lemon slices, crushed pistachios

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (149°C).
  2. Process the 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar until superfine.
  3. Whip the egg whites in a grease-free mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
  4. Add the superfine sugar gradually while continuing to beat.
  5. Add the cream of tartar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold in the cornstarch, vanilla bean paste, and pinch of salt with care.
  7. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and spread the meringue evenly.
  8. Bake the meringue for 25 to 30 minutes until golden.
  9. Cool the meringue for 10 minutes, then roll it in a sugared towel to form the roulade shape.
  10. Whip the heavy cream with confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  11. Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then fold in the whipped cream.
  12. Unroll the cooled meringue and spread the filling evenly.
  13. Roll the meringue back up gently.
  14. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and garnish as desired.
  15. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Notes

Serve shortly after assembling for the best texture. Can be prepared ahead by baking the meringue shell and filling just before serving.

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Keywords: meringue, roulade, dessert, cream, lemon curd, jam, baking

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