Strawberry Filled Meringue Roulade
This Strawberry Filled Meringue Roulade starts with a dreamy, melt in your mouth meringue rolled around whipped cream and berries. An incredibly light and luscious dessert!
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Strawberry Filled Meringue Roulade
I had never heard of this dessert until Ann, a friend, and fellow blogger, posted about her version of this Strawberry Meringue Roulade, created for her husband’s birthday. With ripe summer berries near the peak of their season, I had already made a Strawberry Cheesecake Lush, but it was the perfect time to treat my family to another special dessert.
How to Make a Meringue Roulade
It took more than one attempt to get this meringue roulade just right. Looking through various recipes, the baking times, temperatures, covering for the pan, etc. were all over the place. For this final version, I used Ann’s baking instructions which produced a less weepy meringue.
Parchment worked better than non-stick foil to line the baking pan, and I liked a touch of booze and vanilla in the whipped cream for a flavor boost. I cut my berries very thinly and didn’t overlap them at all. I also cut a slice from both ends before moving the roulade to a platter for a prettier presentation.
A Few Tips for Making a Perfect Meringue
As with most meringue desserts, it’s important to follow some general rules for the best results. My family raved about both attempts, so don’t worry if yours isn’t picture perfect the first time. The meringue gets a little sticky and it’s not particularly easy to transfer to the serving dish. You can just slice and plate it.
- PRO-Tip: As with all meringues, let egg whites sit out at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. They will beat better when they’re not icy cold.
- Use superfine sugar to mix into the egg whites as it will dissolve easier. I just whiz regular sugar in my mini food processor.
- Add sugar slowly, giving it time to dissolve into the batter.
- PRO-Tip: Make sure your beater and bowl are scrupulously clean. Any grease will prevent the whites from whipping properly. The meringue should be fluffy, white and glossy. Any yolk in the whites will also hinder the process.
- Dust the finished roulade with powdered sugar to camouflage any imperfections.
- Use two long spatulas to transfer the roulade to your serving platter.
- Pro-Tip: Older, though not necessarily expired, eggs have more of an eggy or sulfuric flavor. In this delicate dessert, that is not optimal so use the freshest eggs available to you.
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Strawberry Filled Meringue Roulade
This Strawberry Filled Meringue Roulade starts with a dreamy, melt in your mouth meringue rolled around whipped cream and berries. An incredibly light and luscious dessert!
Ingredients
For meringue:
- 4 egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
For filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier, optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 8 ounces fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced thin
- Powdered sugar, to garnish
Instructions
- Line a 10 x 15 rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Increase the speed to medium-high and slowly add the sugar until it's dissolved about 2-3 minutes. Then mix in vanilla.
- Cover a 10 X 15 cookie sheet with parchment. Spread the meringue evenly in the pan and smooth with an offset spatula.
- Bake for 8 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 325 and bake for another 8 minutes.
- Carefully flip the meringue onto a tea towel and remove the parchment paper. Let cool 15-20 minutes. Carefully reflip the meringue so the browned top side is up (still on the tea towel).
- Whip cream with powdered sugar, Grand Mariner (if using), and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread over cooled meringue leaving a 1½ inch border on the long side nearest you.
- Top with one layer of strawberries, then using the tea towel to assist, start rolling the meringue from the long side closest to you to the long side away from you.
- Carefully transfer to a platter, trimming off ends first, if desired. Chill for at least an hour before serving. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with berries to serve.
Notes
Adapted form Thibeault's Table and Fine Cooking
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1 sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 232Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 29mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 0gSugar: 36gProtein: 2g
33 Comments on “Strawberry Filled Meringue Roulade”
Hi, you forgot to add the Vanilla to the meringue in the recipe. I presume you put it in at the end, straight after the sugar???? I made a toffee pecan roulade for hubby the other day. Was pretty good for my 1st one. Hubby loves it. I’ll make this one tomorrow, it looks so yummy. Hopefully I’ll roll this one a bit better, seeing I’ve done a practice one ☺
Thanks for letting me know, Jo! I’ll edit the recipe. Good luck with the rolling and happy holidays!
I love this light and airy cake roll! The filling is absolutely dreamy!
Hello. I tried this seemingly to the tee but my meringue came out with a scrambled egg taste… HELP!
Great question, Joe, as I’ve noticed this on the rare occasion, too. I did some research and it looks like older (not necessarily expired) eggs hold more sulfuric flavor. I’m betting that was the problem. I’m going to make a note of this in my recipes. We go through a lot of eggs at our house, so that’s probably why I have not experienced this in a while. Hope that helps.
Then again maybe I’ll make this one! Liz, you have too many to choose! Wish I could try them all!
Just gorgeous, Liz! I love this roulade for a light and airy summer dessert!
Love those colours! Have a wonderful week, dear! xoxo
Gorgeous and pinning! Hope you hear my applause from California. I admire your ability to conquer a roulade and meringue!
What a gorgeous dessert! Maybe I’ll work up my courage and make it for Hubby.
Wow! Gorgeous!!
Wow! This is impressive. And it looks so delicious!