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Strawberry Swiss Roll (Brazo de Reina)

A Strawberry Swiss Roll is a classic dessert that offers a delightful combination of sponge cake, fresh strawberries, and cream, perfect for spring and summer when strawberries are at their peak.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 39 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 153 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South American , American , Colombian

Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs (separated)
  • 1 pound strawberries (cut into thin slices)
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or Cup4Cup brand GF flour)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 tablespoons Monk Fruit Sweetener (or sugar)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 tablespoons Monk Fruit Sweetener (or sugar)
  • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 6 tablespoons 0% Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar ( to sprinkle on towel and cake)
  • powdered sugar (optional for serving)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the 400F oven rack in the center. Spray a 15 x 10-inch baking sheet pan with non-stick spray, line with parchment paper, using your fingers add the 2 teaspoons of butter and spread over the parchment paper, set aside.
  2. Using a hand or stand mixer, whisk at medium speed the heavy cream, sugar and vanilla for 2 minutes, and increase the speed until it reaches stiff peaks about 3 - 5 minutes total. Then with spatula gently fold in the Greek yogurt and refrigerate.
  3. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the egg whites until they are stiff, about 3 - 5 minutes.
  4. When the roll is completely cool, unroll the cake. Spread with the cream and cover the cream with strawberries, leaving 1 inch at the end without the strawberries to prevent them from falling out of the end of the roll) and re- roll.
  5. Using a spatula, GENTLY fold in egg yolk one at a time, then add sugar 1 tbsp at a time, gently folding it in.  Add flour 1 tbsp at a time, and the vanilla extract and gently fold.
  6. Transfer to a serving platter, chill in the refrigerator for a few hours or as long as overnight.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, evenly spreading the cake batter with a spatula.
  8. Just before serving, lightly dust with powdered sugar (if using) and enjoy! Makes 12 slices.
  9. Bake about 12 - 14 minutes until the cake is lightly golden in color.
  10. In the meantime, sprinkle a clean and damp dish towel with confectioners' sugar.
  11. When the cake is ready, sprinkle a little confectioners’ sugar on top then invert the cake onto the dish towel, remove the paper, and roll up the cake with the towel, be sure the end of the roll is down, place in a wire rack to cool.

Notes

  • calculated with monk fruit sweetener

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 153kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 118mg (39%) Sodium 49mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 153kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 49mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.