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Chocolate Cherry Roulade

Ingredients

For the Sponge

  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 2 tbsp sweetener
  • 3 sachets Options hot chocolate powder (6 SWIPs)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Filling

  • 200g fat-free Greek yogurt (such as Fage) or fat-free fromage frais
  • 1 tbsp sweetener
  • 1 sachet Options hot chocolate powder (2 SWIPs)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 150g cherries (frozen cherries work well)
  • Method
  • Make the Sponge
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
  • Line a Swiss roll tin or shallow baking tray with baking paper.
  • Whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sweetener, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until thick.
  • Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture.
  • Spread evenly in the prepared tin and bake for 10–12 minutes.
  • Rolling Tip
  • While still warm, turn the sponge onto a clean sheet of baking paper.
  • Carefully roll it up while warm.
  • Leave it to cool rolled up. This helps prevent cracking.
  • Make the Filling
  • Mix together the Greek yogurt, sweetener, and vanilla extract.
  • Fold through most of the cherries.
  • Assemble
  • Carefully unroll the cooled sponge.
  • Spread the filling evenly over the sponge.
  • Roll it back up gently.
  • Chill for 1 hour before slicing.
  • Decorate (Optional)
  • Top with fresh cherries.
  • Grate a little dark chocolate over the roulade (extra SWIPs may apply).
  • Makes 6 slices (1 SWIP per slice

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