Best roulade recipes

Looking for meringue roulade recipes? Try one of our impressive dessert ideas, from lemon meringue roulade to yule logs, swiss rolls to decadent chocolate roulades. Plus many more festive show-stopping rolls to choose from…

For more Christmas dessert inspiration, try our recipes here…

Chocolate roulade with pistachios

Made with double cream, dark chocolate and slithers of pistachio, a poshed-up roulade is the perfect dessert for your Christmas guests.

St Clements swiss roll

Simple citrus flavour combinations makes this swiss roll super light and refreshing. An airy lemon sponge is layered with tart marmalade and a rich vanilla and orange cream, perfect for an easy Christmas afternoon treat serve your guests.

Christmas yule log

Need a show-stopping dessert recipe to impress guests over the Christmas period? Check out our indulgent festive yule log with a boozy Baileys cream and crunchy hazelnut brittle.

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Lemon meringue roulade with blueberries

Crisp on the outside, marshmallowy on the inside and packed with creamy curd. This is a surprisingly easy yet showstopping dessert to serve at Christmas.

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White chocolate roulade with Baileys

White chocolate roulade with Baileys is an indulgent dessert for Christmas Day. Despite its impressive appearance, it’s quite easy to make so you won’t have to spend hours in the kitchen. If it goes down well you could make it for New Year’s Eve, too. Click here for other roulade recipes.

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Strawberry roulade with passion fruit

Looking for an easy sweet roulade recipe? Packed with strawberries and passion fruit this roulade looks as good as it tastes. Serve to friends and family over the festive season.

Raspberry roulade with a bakewell twist

Feed your hungry festive guests with our easy roulade twist – we’ve combined two desserts into one. Check out more of our raspberry recipes here…

Chocolate yule log

Everyone will attempt to save room for this dark chocolate roulade with Bailey’s cream. Dusted with a snow drift of icing sugar, this Christmas log is seriously irresistible.

Strawberry roulade with Earl Grey

A clever update for the classic Swiss roll. This easy Earl Grey flavoured roulade filled with strawberries and cream is designed to impress with every slice as a smart dinner-party dessert. Give it a go for an easy way to end a decedent Christmas dinner!

Chocolate roulade with espresso and hazelnuts

This chocolate, espresso and hazelnut roulade is everything you could want in a grown-up dessert this Christmas. These flavours are classic combinations and while it may take a little more effort, it’s guaranteed to be a show-stopper and an indulgent way to end your epic festive feast.

Easy swiss roll with matcha

This vibrant matcha white chocolate roulade from baker and former GBBO winner Edd Kimber is light, creamy and a great alternative to the classic Swiss roll. Plus it has less than 350 calories per serving, an easy win for when you’ve overindulged over the festive season.

Coffee swiss roll cake with walnuts

Why not take your coffee in the form of a swiss roll… Packed with walnuts and creamy mascarpone, this grown-up version is just so delicious and a great addition to a festive dinner.

Chocolate roulade with chocolate amaretto cream

This rich showstopper of a roulade would make a great dessert to serve alongside or instead of the traditional Christmas pudding or to round off a luxurious Christmas or New Year’s Eve dinner party.

Lemon curd and raspberry roulade

A freshly made roulade is always a real treat and this lemon curd, whipped cream and fresh raspberry version combines sweetness and tartness to make a really special dessert. It’s perfect for an impressive end a Christmas family feast.

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