Name: Homemade cream rolls: A royal treat from childhood that never disappoints
Prep time: 180 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 180 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 500 g plain flour; 250 g frozen butter; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon of salt; 1 tablespoon of vinegar; 250 ml whipping cream; 3 egg whites; 120 g granulated sugar; 90 g powdered sugar; 1 packet of vanilla sugar; a pinch of salt

Preparation procedure

Preparing the dough: Grate the frozen butter on a coarse grater and mix with the flour. Add the egg, salt, vinegar and cream. Quickly work into a smooth dough, wrap it in cling film and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Shaping the cream rolls: Roll out the rested dough into a sheet about 3 mm thick and cut into long strips. Wrap these around metal cream roll tubes and brush with beaten egg.
Baking: Place the cream rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C until golden (approx. 15–20 minutes). After baking, let them cool and carefully remove them from the molds.
Egg white cream: Whisk the egg whites, granulated sugar, vanilla sugar and a pinch of salt over a water bath until a glossy, stiff meringue forms. Then continue whisking off the heat for a while and, after cooling, fill the cream into a piping bag.
Filling: Fill the cooled cream rolls with the cream from both ends. You can also lightly dust them with powdered sugar.

Preparation time and number of servings

Total preparation time: approx. 3 hours (including chilling the dough)
Number of servings: approx. 25–30 pieces (depending on the size of the molds)

Conclusion

Homemade cream rolls are a bit more labor-intensive to prepare, but the result is definitely worth it. The delicate pastry and airy meringue cream create a dessert that will please everyone – from little ones to grown-ups. Prepare them for a festive occasion or just for fun, and you’ll see how quickly they disappear from the plate.

Homemade cream rolls: A royal treat from childhood that never disappoints

For 12 portions

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