Introducing the delectable Jam-And-Cannoli Cake Roll, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds with every bite! This dessert, perfect for potlucks, winter gatherings, Christmas feasts, or Thanksgiving celebrations, combines the richness of cheese, the sweetness of fruit jam, and the indulgence of chocolate, all enveloped in a soft, spongey cake roll. 🍰
This recipe, which takes just under an hour to prepare and bake, yields approximately 10 servings of pure dessert bliss. With a prep time of 35 minutes and a cook time of 15 minutes, you can whip up this heavenly treat in no time, leaving you plenty of moments to savor and share with loved ones.
Let’s dive into the culinary adventure of creating this masterpiece! Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1 tsp | Baking powder |
| 1/4 tsp | Salt |
| 4 | Eggs, separated |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla extract |
| 1/3 cup | Granulated sugar |
| 2 tbsp | Butter, melted |
| 1/2 tsp | Cream of tartar |
| 1/4 cup | Pistachio nuts, chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Powdered sugar |
| 3/4 cup | Fruit jam (your choice) |
| 3/4 cup | Ricotta cheese |
| 1/4 cup | Granulated sugar (for filling) |
| 1/2 tsp | Vanilla extract (for filling) |
| 3/4 cup | Bittersweet chocolate, shaved |
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Prepare a 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan by greasing and lightly flouring it.
- In a small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
- In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until they become thick and lemon-colored. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Gradually add the 1/3 cup of granulated sugar to the egg yolk mixture, beating on medium speed until the sugar is almost dissolved.
- Fold in the melted butter gently into the egg yolk mixture. Set this aside.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the 1/2 cup of granulated sugar to the egg white mixture, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg white mixture gently until combined.
- Sprinkle the flour mixture over the egg mixture and fold in gently until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared jelly-roll pan.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachio nuts over the batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the top of the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Immediately loosen the edges of the cake and turn it out onto a clean towel that has been sprinkled with powdered sugar.
- Starting with a narrow end, roll up the cake and towel together.
- Cool the rolled cake on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, carefully unroll the cake.
- Spread the fruit jam evenly over the cake, leaving about 1 inch of space around the edges.
- In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract for the cannoli filling.
- Stir in the shaved bittersweet chocolate into the ricotta mixture.
- Carefully spread the cannoli filling evenly over the jam layer, again leaving about 1 inch of space around the edges.
- Reroll the cake gently.
- Cover and chill the rolled cake in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, slice the cake on the bias into slices using a serrated knife.
- Transfer the slices to individual dessert plates.
- If desired, sprinkle additional shaved chocolate over the top of each slice.
Voila! Your Jam-And-Cannoli Cake Roll is ready to be enjoyed and shared with friends and family. With its moist cake, fruity jam, and creamy cannoli filling, this dessert is sure to become a new favorite on your holiday dessert table or any special occasion throughout the year. Enjoy the sweet satisfaction of every bite! 🎉
