Caramel Roulade
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You're going to love this caramel roulade. It's one of those elegant desserts that looks impressive but honestly doesn't take much effort to pull together. The whole thing comes together in about an hour, which makes it perfect for when you want to impress someone without spending your entire evening in the kitchen. Plus, eggs are packed with choline, which is great for brain health, so you can feel a little better about indulging. The beauty of this recipe is how simple the ingredients are and how affordable they are to source. It's a showstopper that won't break the bank or stress you out.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(for pastry)
- 150 gsugar(for caramel)
- 100 gunsalted butter(melted)
- 50 mlmilk(warm)
- 2 eggeggs(beaten)
- 100 gcaramel sauce(store-bought or homemade)
- 20 gconfectioners' sugar(for dusting)
- 5 gsalt(for caramel)
- 10 gcocoa powder(for pastry)
- 2 gbutter, for brushing(for greasing)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
Tip: Make sure to whisk until well combined.
- 3
Add the melted butter and warm milk to the bowl. Mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Don't overmix the dough.
- 4
Knead the dough for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Tip: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment for easy kneading.
- 5
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3mm. Brush with butter.
Tip: Make sure to cover the entire surface.
- 6
Spread the caramel sauce over the dough, leaving a 1cm border around the edges.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread evenly.
- 7
Roll the dough into a tight log, starting from the long side.
Tip: Use a little bit of water to help stick the dough together.
- 8
Cut the log into 6 equal pieces. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Tip: Make sure to space the pastries evenly.
- 9
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during the first 15 minutes.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
Tip: Use a wire rack to cool the pastries.
- 11
Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.
Tip: Optional, but adds a nice touch.
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