17 roulade recipes
Make one of our impressive roulades, from light, summer options to festive treats, including Baileys and white chocolate, hazelnut yule log and chocolate with pistachio
Looking for delicate meringue roulades or indulgent chocolate roulade recipes? Try one of our impressive dessert ideas, from lemon meringue roulade to festive yule logs, swiss rolls or decadent fruity roulades. Plus many more festive show-stopping rolls to choose from.
For more inspiration, check out our Christmas dessert recipes and Christmas baking recipes.
Easy roulade recipes
Chocolate, chestnut and cherry roulade
This beautiful Christmas dessert uses the classic combination of chocolate and cherry but with a festive twist of a light chestnut cream.
Pistachio and chocolate roulade
Made with double cream, dark chocolate and slithers of pistachio, a poshed-up roulade is the perfect dessert for your Christmas dinner table.
Lemon and orange 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.
Chocolate 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.
Raspberry roulade
This light, refreshing dessert is ideal for summer, as it's packed with in-season raspberries and crunchy hazelnuts, and it'a gluten-free too – keep for up to three days in the fridge.
Lemon curd and blueberry roulade
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.
Chocolate roulade with 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.
Gingerbread bûche de Noël
A beautiful rolled cake flavoured with warming ginger and cinnamon, Edd Kimber's bûche de Noël comes filled with a lemony Lotus Biscoff cream.
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.
Strawberry and passion fruit meringue roulade
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 bakewell roulade
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...
Baileys 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 and earl grey roulade
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 espresso and hazelnut roulade
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.
Matcha white chocolate roulade
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 and walnut swill roll
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.
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.
Looking for more Christmas dessert inspiration? You may also like our best Christmas dessert ideas
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