Get ready to impress your guests this Christmas with our traditional roulade recipes!
Our recipes will definitely add an extra touch of sweetness to your festive table.
You’ll be amazed by how easy they are to make and wonder why you haven’t tried them before. And that’s not all, we also have a savory version that you don’t want to miss!
Keep reading to find out which one it is.
Christmas Sponge Roll with Strawberries
This beautiful sweet chocolate sponge roll is perfect as a special dessert, a birthday cake, or as part of a Christmas Eve treat and is sure to impress your guests.
Surprisingly, it’s very easy to bake.
Ingredients
- 5 egg whites
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons corn flour
- 1 spoon of cocoa
- 2.5 cups heavy cream
- 1 vanilla pod
- 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar
- 1 cup strawberries
Method
- Preheat the oven to 300°F.
- Place a sheet of baking paper on a large baking tray.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add powdered sugar.
- Sift the cornmeal and cocoa and carefully fold it into the egg whites.
- Tip the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly using a spatula.
- Bake for 1 hour.
- Remove and let cool.
- Whip the cream with vanilla and powdered sugar.
- Set some whipped cream aside for decorating later.
- Cut the strawberries into quarters, and set aside a handful.
- Mix with whipped cream.
- Turn the baked roulade dough so that the side that was in the oven at the top is at the bottom.
- Carefully peel off the paper.
- Spread the strawberry cream filling on the dough.
- Carefully roll up the roulade.
- Spread with the remaining whipped cream, decorate with strawberries, and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Inspiration for decorating the Christmas tree. Will you choose classic colors or extravagance? We will introduce you to different color combinations and show you the correct decorating procedure in this article.
![Sweet roll made of cocoa cream filling and strawberries.](https://www.christmaspleasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/christmas-roulade-squealing-strawberries.jpg)
Holiday Chocolate Coconut Roll
Combining a variety of flavors makes the traditional Christmas roulade recipe something wonderful and will make it the centerpiece of your Christmas dinner table.
If you want to indulge in more cookies with coconut flour, let us inspire you with our ideas.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/3 cups butter
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons dark chocolate (chopped into small pieces)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 and 1/3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup ground almonds
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 and 2/3 cups heavy cream
- 3 and 1/3 tablespoons Malibu liqueur (optional)
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 4.4 oz cottage cheese
- a teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 3 pieces of figs
- 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking tray with baking paper and grease it with butter.
- Melt the chocolate in a water bath and let it cool slightly.
- Put the egg whites in a large clean bowl and the egg yolks and sugar in another.
- First, beat the egg whites, then beat the egg yolks with sugar.
- Add a large spoonful of egg whites to the yolks and mix. Then, add the remaining egg whites and carefully fold into the yolks.
- When almost everything is incorporated, sift the cocoa and almonds into the mixture, add the melted chocolate, and stir.
- Spread the mixture on the prepared baking tray.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes on the middle rack of the oven.
- Turn the still-warm roll onto a large piece of baking paper and remove the paper on which you baked the roll.
- Start rolling the roulade as tightly as possible. Allow it to set and cool.
- Beat the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, Malibu, and powdered sugar until it forms a smooth mixture.
- Unwrap the roll carefully.
- Spread a third of the cream over the entire surface.
- Mix the cottage cheese with vanilla and spread it on top of the cream.
- Add chopped figs to the curd.
- Roll the roulade again as tightly as possible.
- Place the roll seam side down and spread the remaining cream.
- Sprinkle the roulade with toasted coconut flakes.
- Refrigerate the roulade for several hours before serving.
![fluffy roll with chocolate and coconut filling.](https://www.christmaspleasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/christmas-roll-coconut-chocolate.jpg)
Unbaked Christmas Chocolate-coconut Roll
During the holiday season, coconut is a popular ingredient for Christmas cookies.
Impress your guests with a no-bake chocolate coconut roll that they won’t be able to resist.
You can also treat them to homemade eggnog, which you can find the recipe for on our website.
Ingredients
For the roll
- 2/3 cup sugar
- a few spoons of water
- 21 oz cooking chocolate
- 1 cup milk
- 2 1/4 cups ground chocolate biscuits
For the filling
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup coconut flour
- Juice of one lemon
- grated lemon peel
Method
- Start by preparing the filling. Mix the butter thoroughly with the sugar and add the rest of the filling ingredients. Blend until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix water and sugar and boil until a thick syrup forms.
- Add chocolate and milk to the bowl.
- Once the chocolate is melted, remove the bowl from the heat and add the crushed cookies.
- Knead the mixture thoroughly.
- On a surface previously sprinkled with coconut flour, roll the mixture into a rectangle a few millimeters thick.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough and then roll it up.
- Put the roll in the fridge for a few hours or overnight.
- Decorate the Christmas roll with icing sugar before serving.
![Unbaked chocolate roll with fluffy filling.](https://www.christmaspleasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/unbaked-christmas-roll-without-baking.jpg)
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Christmas French log Bûche de Noël
Indulge yourself in the heavenly goodness of this French delicacy that is the perfect embodiment of Christmas joy and celebration.
Savor every bite of its luscious chocolate and rich whipped cream, and experience the magic that this dessert brings with it.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1 and 1/8 cups whipped cream, divided
- 4.2 oz dark chocolate
- 2/3 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup powdered sugar
Method
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and powdered sugar until pale and thick.
- Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to the egg yolk mixture and mix until well combined.
- Add a large scoop of the beaten egg whites to the yolk mixture and mix until combined. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking tray and bake for 7 minutes.
- Remove the tray from the oven and transfer the baked dough onto a clean, dry cloth that’s been generously sprinkled with powdered sugar. Remove the parchment paper and roll up the dough tightly. Let it cool completely.
- In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of whipped cream until hot.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dark chocolate, vanilla extract, and unsalted butter. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate mixture and stir until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is completely combined. Let it cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the remaining 1/8 cup of whipped cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Unroll the dough and brush it with the whipped cream mixture. Roll it up again.
- Spread the chocolate glaze over the top of the Christmas roll.
- LChill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
![A Christmas roll that looks like a real log.](https://www.christmaspleasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/french-christmas-roulade.jpg)
Turkey roulade for a Christmas feast
Turkey roulade is a classic holiday dish that is incredibly flavorful and juicy. The dish consists of a flattened turkey breast that is rolled around a tasty stuffing made of breadcrumbs, herbs, and other flavorful ingredients.
The roulade is then roasted to perfection until it is golden brown on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. This dish is surprisingly easy to make, and it is a great option for those who want to serve something a little different from the traditional whole turkey.
It also pairs beautifully with a variety of sides, but potato salad is a particularly delicious choice.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless turkey breasts
- salt
- ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup of sage
- 1/4 cup of parsley
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon chili
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Season the turkey breasts with salt and pepper.
- . In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the breadcrumbs, thyme, sage, parsley, garlic, and chili to the butter and stir until combined.
- Lay the turkey breasts flat on a cutting board and spread the breadcrumb mixture over the top of each breast.
- Carefully roll each breast up and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the turkey breasts to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the turkey reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy!
![Juicy roll made of meat and herb filling.](https://www.christmaspleasure.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/christmas-roulade-is-cruel.jpg)
How to decorate a Christmas roll?
To decorate a Christmas roll, you can use frosting like white chocolate or cream frosting in festive colors like green or red.
Spread the frosting evenly over the surface of the roll or create patterns such as stripes or spirals.
You can also use cookie cutters or edible paper in the shape of Christmas motifs like stars, snowflakes, trees, or animals.
Another way to decorate the Christmas roll is by adding fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, or kiwi. You can also sprinkle the top of the roll with ground cinnamon or cocoa and add fresh mint or rosemary leaves.