Elephant Eye Roll
Elephant Eye Roll - a playful dessert that will delight both children and adults! This simple yet delicious recipe combines the creamy taste of cheese with the sweetness of bananas in a captivating way. Perfect for a children's party or a sweet family snack, the roll is easy to prepare and will bring a smile to the faces of your loved ones. Let's get started!
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 10 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Number of servings: 8
Necessary ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 100 g sugar
- 100 g flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- 250 g cottage cheese (or cream cheese)
- 2 ripe bananas
- 100 g powdered sugar (for sweetening the cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- Cocoa (for decoration)
Step 1: Preparing the sponge
Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. In a large bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until the mixture becomes fluffy and a deep yellow, about 5-7 minutes. Add the flour and a pinch of salt, gently mixing with a spatula to maintain the aeration of the composition.
Step 2: Baking the sponge
Prepare a baking tray lined with parchment paper and pour the mixture evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes or until the sponge is lightly golden and elastic to the touch.
Step 3: Preparing the cream
Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix the cottage cheese with the powdered sugar and vanilla essence until you obtain a smooth cream. Slice the bananas into rounds and incorporate them into the cheese cream. This mixture will give the roll a creamy texture and delicious flavor.
Step 4: Assembling the roll
Once the sponge has cooled slightly, carefully turn it over onto a piece of cling film. Spread the banana cream evenly over the surface of the sponge, leaving a free margin of about 1 cm. Start rolling the sponge with the help of the film, forming a tight roll. Let the roll rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
Step 5: Decorating and serving
After the roll has cooled and firmed up, trim the ends for a uniform appearance. Sprinkle cocoa over the roll for an elegant look and a slightly bitter taste that will balance the sweetness.
Serving suggestion: Slice the roll and serve it on an elegant platter, alongside a few slices of fresh banana and a drizzle of chocolate sauce for an extra touch of refinement.
Possible variations: You can experiment by adding chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the cheese cream for added texture and flavor. You can also replace the bananas with strawberries or peaches to create seasonal versions of this delicious roll.
This Elephant Eye Roll is not just a quick dessert but also a perfect opportunity to spend time in the kitchen with loved ones. Enjoy every slice and cherish the moments filled with smiles!
The egg whites are beaten until foamy, then 2 tablespoons of sugar are added and beaten a little more. The egg yolks are well mixed with 3 tablespoons of sugar, then added to the egg whites. Finally, the mixture of flour + cocoa + baking powder is added, and everything is gently homogenized by folding with a spatula. I poured the mixture into a buttered and floured baking tray (my tray is 31x21 cm) and baked at 350 F. Meanwhile, I prepared a damp cloth (which can be sprayed with water) over which I turned the baked layer and rolled it along the length of the sheet. In a bowl, I mixed three-quarters of a package of Philadelphia cheese (about 200 g) with 2-3 tablespoons of sugar (you can also add your favorite essences). Separately, in a larger bowl, I made whipped cream from 200 g of 35% sour cream, sweetened with 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar and added about 25 g of grated dark chocolate. Finally, I incorporated a quarter of the Philadelphia mixture into the whipped cream until I obtained a homogeneous cream. I spread the sheet nicely, generously coated it with some of the cream, added a banana, and rolled it once, then added another banana with a little cream on top and rolled it again. I placed it on a plate with the seam side down. The banana and cream cheese roll can be decorated as desired. Enjoy your meal! The Elephant Eye Roll recipe was proposed by Ria on the recipe forum.
Ingredients: for the roulade base: 4 eggs, 5 tablespoons of sugar, 3 tablespoons of flour, 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder, and a pinch of baking powder. cream: one package of Philadelphia cheese (200 g), 2-3 tablespoons of sugar. whipped cream: 200 g of 35% sour cream, 1 tablespoon of powdered sugar, 25 g of dark chocolate + 2 bananas.
