Roll with nut-chocolate cream

4 servings

70 minutes

Nut-chocolate cream roll is a true delight for dessert lovers. This airy sponge roll filled with rich chocolate cream and pieces of fragrant hazelnut has become popular in European cuisine due to its refined texture and harmonious flavor combination. Sweet but not cloying, it pairs perfectly with a cup of strong coffee or fragrant tea. Crunchy nuts provide an interesting contrast to the delicate cream, making each bite a pleasant discovery. It can be served as a festive treat or an exquisite dessert for dinner. It's easy to prepare, and the result is impressive: soft sponge gently envelops creamy chocolate, creating a harmony of flavors that can captivate any sweet tooth.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 875.9
• Proteins: 19.1g
• Fats: 58.9g
• Carbohydrates: 68.3g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 80 g
• Sugar: 100 g
• Egg yolk: 8 pc
• Egg white: 4 pc
• Butter: 30 g
• Starch: 20 g
• Powdered sugar: 4 tsp
• Hazelnut: 100 g
• Dark chocolate 70%: 100 g
• Cream 35%: 200 ml

Cooking steps

1. Whisk the yolks with sugar into a light, pale mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 100 g
   • Egg yolk: 8 pieces

2. Add the sifted flour and mix everything.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 80 g

3. Whip the egg whites to a stiff foam, add starch.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg white: 4 pieces
   • Starch: 20 g

4. Combine the egg whites with the yolks and mix until the mixture is homogeneous.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg white: 4 pieces
   • Egg yolk: 8 pieces

5. Line the baking tray with parchment paper and grease it with butter.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 30 g

6. Spread the dough, distributing it to create a layer about 1 cm high.

7. Bake the sponge in a preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, transfer to a slightly damp towel, and roll it up with the help of the towel, then remove the towel.

8. Prepare the cream: break the chocolate into pieces, place it in a small saucepan, add 5 teaspoons of cream and melt it in a water bath.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dark chocolate 70%: 100 g
   • Cream 35%: 200 ml

9. Whip the remaining cream.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 35%: 200 ml

10. Mix whipped cream with melted chocolate.

11. Crush the hazelnuts in a mortar to get pieces of different sizes.

12. Add nuts and 1 teaspoon of powdered sugar to the chocolate-cream mixture and mix.

    Required ingredients:

    • Hazelnut: 100 g
    • Powdered sugar: 4 teaspoons

13. Unroll the biscuit and spread it with chocolate cream, then roll it back into a roll and sprinkle with the remaining powdered sugar.

    Required ingredients:

    • Powdered sugar: 4 teaspoons