Decadent Red Velvet Strawberry Roulade

Elegant Red Velvet Strawberry Roulade topped with chocolate sticks and sugar flowers.
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Description

This Red Velvet Strawberry Roulade features a light and fluffy red velvet sponge, filled with a smooth strawberry cream cheese and topped with intricate sugar flowers and chocolate sticks. It's perfect for celebrations or any occasion that calls for a little elegance!

Ingredients
    For the Strawberry Cream Cheese:
  • 210 g cream cheese
  • 60 icing g sugar
  • 5 g gelatine (bronze grade)
  • 170 g 170 whipping cream 35%
  • 100 g strawberries (pureed)
    • For the Red Velvet Sponge:
  • 60 g egg yolks
  • 45 g caster sugar
  • 90 g egg whites
  • 45 g caster sugar
  • 90 g plain flour
  • 3 g red colour powder
    • For Garnish:
  • 100 white g chocolate (for chocolate sticks)
  • 100 sugar g paste (for sugar flowers)
Instructions
    Make the Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling:
  1. 1
    In a mixing bowl, combine 210g of cream cheese with 60g of icing sugar. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
  2. 2
    Whip 170g of whipping cream until soft peaks form, resembling the texture of melted ice cream.
  3. 3
    Soak 5g of gelatine in ice-cold water for a few minutes to hydrate.
  4. 4
    Puree 100g of fresh strawberries and heat the mixture until it comes to a boil.
  5. 5
    Dissolve the soaked gelatine into the hot strawberry puree, stirring until fully incorporated.
  6. 6
    Pour the strawberry puree mixture over the cream cheese and mix well until the ingredients are smoothly combined.
  7. 7
    Gently fold in the whipped cream in two stages, ensuring an even texture throughout the filling.
  8. 8
    Chill the strawberry cream cheese in the fridge while preparing the sponge.
    9. 2. Prepare the Red Velvet Sponge:
  9. 9
    Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a 30cm x 40cm baking tray with parchment paper.
  10. 10
    In a bowl, whisk together 60g of egg yolks and 45g of caster sugar until pale and fluffy.
  11. 11
    In a separate bowl, beat 90g of egg whites with 45g of caster sugar until soft peaks form. Add 3g of red color powder and gently fold the meringue into the egg yolk mixture.
  12. 12
    Gradually sift in 90g of plain flour, folding carefully to avoid deflating the batter.
  13. 13
    Pour the batter evenly onto the prepared tray, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Cover the top of the batter with another sheet of parchment paper to help retain moisture during baking.
  14. 14
    Bake for 8 minutes at 190°C until the sponge is cooked through but still soft.
  15. 15
    Remove the sponge from the oven and allow it to cool fully before gently peeling off the parchment paper.
    16. 3. Assemble the Roulade:
  16. 16
    Once the sponge has cooled, give the chilled strawberry cream cheese filling a quick stir to smooth it out.
  17. 17
    Spread the filling evenly across the surface of the sponge, leaving a small border at the edges.
  18. 18
    Using the parchment paper to guide you, carefully roll the sponge into a tight roulade. Reserve some of the cream cheese filling for decorating the outside.
  19. 19
    Place the roulade in the freezer to set for about 1 hour before decorating.
    20. 4. Create the Decorations:
  20. 20
    Melt 100g of white chocolate and pipe it into thin stick shapes on a parchment-lined tray. Leave them to set.
  21. 21
    Roll out 100g of sugar paste on a surface dusted with icing sugar, and use a flower cutter to create delicate sugar flowers.
  22. 22
    Allow the sugar flowers to dry at room temperature for several hours or in the oven at 70°C (160°F) for 4 hours until firm.
  23. 23
    Once dry, press the flowers into red sparkling sugar for a touch of glamour, if desired.
    24. 5. Final Touches:
  24. 24
    Remove the roulade from the freezer and spread the reserved strawberry cream cheese over the top for a decorative finish.
  25. 25
    Arrange the white chocolate sticks and sugar flowers on top, creating an elegant design.
  26. 26
    Serve chilled and enjoy the beautiful presentation and exquisite flavors of this Red Velvet Strawberry Roulade.
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