Apricot & Chocolate Swiss Roll
When apricots begin to show up at farmer’s markets, it is time to bake something tasty and aromatic.
Apricot and chocolate swiss roll is a great choice for a tasty apricot-based dessert. The smooth, sweet sponge goes really well with the fruity flavor of apricots and bittersweet chocolate. It’s a fragrant, elegant, and sophisticated roll. Enjoy!
Apricot & Chocolate Swiss Roll
Ingredients
Sponge:
- 4 eggs
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 4 tbsp flour
- 30 g butter
- a pinch of salt
Filling:
- 200 g apricot jam
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 250 ml cooking cream
- 1 tsp vanilla sugar
Instructions
Sponge:
- Melt the butter over a low heat and let cool. Whip the eggs with the sugar and a pinch of salt until they triple in volume. Add the melted butter and mix for another 10 seconds. Turn off the mixer. Incorporate the flour with gentle upward movements.
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (360 °F). Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Pour the mixture into the tray and level it. Bake for 15 minutes. When ready, flip it out onto a clean towel. Roll up while the sponge is warm. Leave to cool.
Filling:
- Heat up the cooking cream to an almost boiling point. Add the chocolate and vanilla. Leave for two minutes. Stir vigorously to achieve a smooth consistency. Leave to cool for half an hour.
- Gently unfold the rolled-up sponge. Spread over the apricot jam. On top of that, spread the chocolate cream. Roll up tightly. Refrigerate for an hour. Glaze the roll with chocolate icing. It is delicious.
Enjoy!
Notes
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The combination of the tart apricot jam and the rich dark chocolate cream is absolutely divine.👌