Description
A delightful dessert featuring a light sponge roll filled with a creamy raspberry filling and topped with pistachios.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 100g granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 75g all-purpose flour
- 25g pistachio flour (finely ground pistachios)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 200ml heavy cream
- 50g powdered sugar
- 100g fresh raspberries
- 2 tbsp raspberry jam
- 50g chopped pistachios (for topping)
- Additional fresh raspberries for decoration
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Baking paper
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet (about 30×40 cm) with baking paper.
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In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the sugar, whisking until you achieve stiff peaks.
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In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks with vanilla extract until pale. Gently fold the egg yolks into the egg whites, followed by the flour, pistachio flour, and salt. Add a drop of green food coloring if desired, folding gently to maintain fluffiness.
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Spread the batter evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the sponge is springy to touch. Once baked, turn the sponge onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off the baking paper.
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While the sponge is still warm, roll it up with the towel inside. Let it cool completely.
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Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until it forms stiff peaks. Gently fold in the raspberry jam and half of the fresh raspberries.
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Unroll the cooled sponge and spread the cream mixture evenly over it. Scatter the remaining raspberries on top. Reroll the sponge tightly without the towel.
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Spread a thin layer of cream on the top of the roll, then sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Decorate with fresh raspberries.
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to set.
Notes
- Ensure the eggs are at room temperature to achieve better volume when whisking.
- Be gentle when folding ingredients to maintain the airiness of the sponge.
- The roll can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge, making it easier to slice neatly.
- Feel free to experiment with different fruits or jams for the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 125mg