Meringue Roulade With Rose Petals And Fresh Raspberries Recipes

Steps:

• Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F.
• Line 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking sheet with parchment paper (or waxed paper) extending 2 inches over ends of pan.
• Grease the parchment paper with shortening.
• Beat egg whites in large bowl until soft peaks form.
• Gradually add 1¼ cups sugar, beating until meringue is stiff and shiny.
• Spread meringue evenly in prepared baking sheet.
• Bake until pale golden, about 8 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
• Bake until meringue is slightly firm to touch on top but soft inside, about 8 minutes longer.
• Remove baking sheet from oven.
• Run knife around pan sides to loosen meringue.
• Turn out onto sheet of parchment paper.
• Carefully peel off parchment paper.
• Cool meringue 25 minutes.
• Whip cream and vanilla in medium bowl to stiff peaks.
• Mix sliced strawberries and preserves in another medium bowl.
• Spoon the strawberry mixture over meringue, leaving 1-inch border on all sides.
• Spread whipped cream over strawberry mixture.
• Starting at one long side, gently roll up meringue jelly-roll style, enclosing filling.
• Place roulade, seam side down, on platter.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours.
• Dust roulade with powdered sugar.
• Cut into slices.
• Transfer to plates.
• Garnish with whole strawberries, if desired.
• Serve roulade chilled.