White Cream Mascarpone Christmas Swiss Roll – Homemade Holiday Dessert

Merry Xmas with a swiss roll!

 

[Originally published on Dec 24, 2016]
Not a classic one, with mascarpone cheese that is my favorite.
Actually, tiramisu is the most popular recipe in this blog thanks to this cheese, so why not to try one?
I would like to thank Raphael who inspired me with his traditional swiss roll that was a smash!
Thanks also to my daughter that made the final touch with her decoration *kiss*

Time is not money but rest in this festive period, so I will cut short and give you the details :)
 

All the best to you and your dear ones! May this period is restful and calm...

Ingredients (for a BIG roll! split in half otherwise)

Chocolate Base (30 × 40 cm)

• 4 eggs
• 100 g sugar
• 30 g flour
• 60 g corn flour
• 50 g cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 pinch of salt

Syrup

• Syrup from canned fruit or a light homemade syrup (for moistening)

Mascarpone Cream

• 500 g mascarpone cheese
• 5 tbsp icing sugar (adjust to taste)
• Vanilla flavour
• 100 ml whipping cream (for Chantilly)

Decoration

• 100 g dark chocolate, grated

🍫 Chocolate Base

1. Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
2. Beat the yolks with the sugar until pale and fluffy.
3. Beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff.
4. Gently combine all ingredients until smooth.
5. Pour evenly into a shallow 30 × 40 cm baking tray lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake at 220°C (fan) for 6 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven, brush lightly with syrup, cover with a slightly wet kitchen towel, and let cool.

🤍 Mascarpone Cream Filling

Mix all the cream ingredients until smooth and creamy.
Spread ⅔ of the cream evenly over the cooled sponge, sprinkle with grated dark chocolate, and roll gently.

🌲 Final Touch

Cover the Swiss roll with the remaining cream and sprinkle again with grated chocolate.
Refrigerate overnight, then slice and serve.

Enjoy, and happy holidays! 🎄✨