Mary Berry Swiss roll

Why you’ll love it

1. Timeless and Elegant: This Swiss Roll is a classic dessert that never goes out of style. It’s perfect for any occasion, from a kid’s party to brunch or afternoon tea. It’s hard to choose between this and Mary Berry’s Raspberry Roulade.
2. Easy: With only 5 ingredients Mary Berry’s recipe breaks down the process into simple steps, making it relatively easy.  You’ll be amazed by your baking prowess!
3. A chameleon: While raspberry jam is the star here, you can easily switch it up with other fruit preserves, chocolate spread, or even a luscious whipped cream filling.

Tips

• Eggs –  Make sure your eggs are at room temperature. This helps them blend seamlessly and contributes to a lighter sponge.
• Rolling the sponge – Use a tea towel dusted with confectioners’ sugar to prevent sticking and create that signature swirl.
• Filling – from fresh fruit to chocolate ganache – to add your personal touch.
• For freezing – Avoid adding fresh whipped cream as a topping until ready to serve. Instead, add it fresh after the Swiss Roll has thawed and is ready to be enjoyed

What You Need

• Butter: Only required for greasing the pan.

• Eggs: Use large eggs. If you have medium or small eggs, adjust accordingly. 4 large eggs weigh around 200 grams, so you’ll need roughly 5 medium eggs (220g) or 6 small eggs (228g).

• Granulated Sugar: Use granulated sugar for the sponge, plus extra for sprinkling. For sprinkling, you can also use confectioners’ sugar.

• Self-Raising Flour: 1 cup self-rising flour. If you want to use all-purpose flour, add 1 1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/4 tsp salt to 1 cup all-purpose flour to make it self-rising.

• Filling: Use raspberry jam or any other jam you have. If it’s the season for blackberries, blackcurrants, thimbleberries, or gooseberries and you have fresh jam, definitely use that.

• Variations:

  • Lemony Sponge: Add lemon zest to the batter for a zesty twist that complements the sweet raspberry filling.
  • Nutty Topping: Sprinkle finely chopped nuts like almonds or hazelnuts over the batter before baking for a delightful crunch.

Saving the Swiss Roll For Later

1. Leftovers: If you plan to enjoy the Swiss Roll within a day and it’s not too hot at home, you can store it at room temperature in an airtight container to keep it fresh and prevent it from drying out. Otherwise, place the Swiss Roll in an airtight container and refrigerate. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days. Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes to soften.

2. Freezing: Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then bring to room temperature before slicing and serving.

Serving The Swiss Roll

At home, we like to organize small parties for even the tiniest occasions, like the blooming of a new flower or a watermelon growing to the size of a tennis ball in our garden. Under twinkling fairy lights, even if it’s just us at home, including our dog, we make our little celebrations feel grand.

For this special gathering, I sliced the Swiss Roll into rounds and dusted them with confectioners’ sugar, letting them take center stage on our dessert table. Each slice was topped with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, fresh raspberries, and a sprig of mint.

Beside the Swiss Roll, individual glasses of Raspberry Cassis Parfait stood tall, layered with fresh raspberries, cassis-infused cream, and a sprinkle of nuts.

To complement these treats, chilled Prosecco filled wine glasses, offering a light and bubbly alternative. It was lovely, but next time I plan to prepare Kir Royale and serve it in champagne flutes.

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