Meringue Roll with Cream Cheese and Whipped Cream
Incredibly delicious, melts in your mouth - the best for a festive table! This meringue roll with cream cheese and whipped cream is made without a gram of flour - reason enough to keep it in your recipe book. Wonderfully delicate and airy, with a juicy cream and a pleasant berry tang. This dessert will win any heart from the very first spoonful!
Updated : 07 January, 2026
Easy
About 45 min.
Ingredients
Meringue
200 grams
Egg whites
300 grams
Powdered sugar
2 tablespoon
Lemon juice
2 tablespoon
Starch
Filling
300 grams
Heavy cream
150 grams
Curd cheese
2 tablespoon
Powdered sugar
100 grams
Confiture
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
How to make a meringue roll? Prepare everything you need. Separate egg whites from yolks - you’ll need about 6 eggs. For the berry filling, you can use any thick jam or fresh berries. I use blackcurrant jam because it adds a pleasant tang to the sweet filling. Preheat the oven to 180°C / 356°F.
Step 2
Beat the egg whites for 1 minute on low speed until lightly foamy. Then, without stopping, gradually add the powdered sugar.
Step 3
Continue beating on high speed for 4-5 minutes, until the whites are so thick they hold their shape well on the whisk.
Step 4
Add lemon juice and starch to the whipped whites. Beat again briefly, for 10-15 seconds. The meringue will stay fluffy, and the starch and lemon juice will be evenly incorporated.
Step 5
Line a baking tray (40×40 cm / about 16×16 in) with baking paper and spread all the meringue onto it.
Step 6
Smooth it evenly - this will be the top of the roll. Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C / 356°F for about 20-25 minutes. Keep in mind the actual temperature may run higher than indicated. If you’re unsure, reduce it to 160-170°C (320-338°F) to avoid issues. Go by your oven and the meringue’s doneness.
Step 7
The meringue should turn lightly golden. Remove the tray from the oven and cover the meringue with another sheet of parchment.
Step 8
Flip everything over together.
Step 9
Remove the parchment sheet the meringue was baked on.
Step 10
While the meringue cools, make the cream. Combine 33% fat heavy cream, cream cheese, and powdered sugar. You only need a little sugar because the meringue is very sweet. Whip until you get a thick, stable cream.
Step 11
Set aside a couple of tablespoons of cream for decorating. Spread the remaining cream evenly over the surface of the flipped meringue. Add the berry filling.
Step 12
Using the parchment sheet underneath, roll everything up into a log.
Step 13
Decorate the top of the roll with the reserved cream.
Step 14
You can garnish with any berries or fruits. Refrigerate the finished roll so the cream sets slightly.
Step 15
The meringue roll is ready for tea time! Enjoy!
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