Strawberry Meringue Roulade with Raspberry Sauce
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 1/4 cups superfine sugar
- 3/4 pound fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons confectioners sugar
- 2 tablespoons kirsch
- 1/2 pound strawberries, hulled and thinly sliced
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving a 1-inch overhang on the long sides.
- Lightly brush the foil and sides of the pan with vegetable oil.
- In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the whisk, beat the egg whites at medium-high speed to soft peaks.
- Beat in 1 cup of the superfine sugar at high speed until the whites are stiff, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Spread the meringue evenly in the pan.
- Bake in the center of the oven for about 15 minutes, until lightly colored and springy.
- Using the foil, transfer the meringue to a rack to cool.
- Meanwhile, in a food processor, puree the raspberries, lemon juice and remaining 1/4 cup of superfine sugar until smooth; strain through a fine sieve into a bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- Wipe out the bowl of the mixer.
- Add the heavy cream, confectioners sugar and kirsch and beat until the cream forms soft peaks.
- Turn the meringue so a long side is facing you.
- Spread the whipped cream over the meringue, leaving a 1 1/2-inch border on the long side nearest you.
- Arrange the strawberries on top, pressing them into the cream.
- Starting at the long side nearest you, and using the foil, carefully roll up the meringue jelly rollstyle; the top will crack.
- Wrap the roulade in the foil and refrigerate until chilled, at least 45 minutes or up to 5 hours.
- Unwrap the roulade and cut into 1-inch-thick slices.
- Serve with the raspberry sauce.
vegetable oil, egg whites, sugar, fresh raspberries, lemon juice, heavy cream, confectioners sugar, strawberries
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/strawberry-meringue-roulade-raspberry-sauce (may not work)