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Sour cherry and almond roulade

Sour Cherry and Almond Roulade: A Sweet Elegant Delight

A delicious sour cherry and almond roulade that impresses with its elegant presentation and flavor harmony.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites Use room temperature eggs for better volume.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor and stabilizes egg whites.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Stabilizes meringue; can substitute with lemon juice.
  • 200 grams Caster Sugar Avoid granulated sugar to prevent graininess.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornflour No substitutes.
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar Can substitute with lemon juice.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Replace with almond extract for a nutty taste.
  • 100 grams Flaked Almonds Slivered almonds can be used if flaked are not available.
For the Cherry Compote
  • 400 grams Frozen Pitted Cherries Fresh cherries can be used when in season.
  • 50 grams Caster Sugar Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice may work as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Amaretto or Cointreau Skip for an alcohol-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornflour Arrowroot can be a substitute.
  • 100 ml Water Replace with fruit juice for extra flavor.
For the Cream Filling
  • 300 ml Thickened Cream Heavy whipping cream is a suitable alternative.
  • 200 grams Greek Yoghurt Swap with mascarpone for a richer flavor.

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Tray
  • Parchment paper
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Whip the egg whites with salt and cream of tartar using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Fold in the cornflour, then the white vinegar and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Spread the meringue on the baking tray and sprinkle with flaked almonds, then bake for 30-35 minutes until firm.
  5. Cool the meringue in the oven with the door ajar for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. In a saucepan, simmer frozen cherries, caster sugar, lemon juice, cornflour, and water until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  7. Whip thickened cream with icing sugar, then fold in Greek yoghurt and liqueur until stiff peaks form.
  8. Invert the cooled meringue onto parchment, spread with cream filling and cherry compote, then roll carefully.
  9. Transfer to a serving plate, decorate with remaining cream, raspberries, and dust with icing sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best results, ensure utensils are grease-free when whipping egg whites and monitor baking times closely to avoid overbaking.

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