Description
A rich and elegant chocolate sponge roll filled with creamy white chocolate pistachio filling and finished with a glossy dark chocolate coating. This Sicilian-inspired dessert is perfect for special occasions or an impressive homemade treat.
Ingredients
220 g eggs (about 4 large eggs)
25 g unsweetened cocoa powder
35 g type 00 flour (or all-purpose flour)
10 g wildflower honey
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
80 g granulated sugar
300 g white chocolate
70 g pistachio cream
150 ml heavy cream
185 g dark chocolate
20 g pistachios, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 428°F (220°C) and line an 18×15-inch baking tray with parchment paper.
- Separate the egg yolks and whites. Whisk the yolks with honey, water, vanilla extract, and part of the sugar until pale and fluffy.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites with the remaining sugar until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture. Sift in the flour and cocoa powder and fold until fully combined.
- Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared tray and bake for 6–7 minutes. Allow the sponge to cool completely, then trim the edges.
- For the filling, chop the white chocolate and pour hot cream over it in two additions, stirring until smooth. Add pistachio cream and blend until silky. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours.
- Lightly whip the chilled filling for about 30 seconds until spreadable.
- Spread the filling evenly over the cooled sponge. Roll tightly from the shorter side, wrap in parchment, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Melt the dark chocolate and pour it over the chilled roll. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
- Let the chocolate set before slicing and serving.
Notes
Add orange zest to the filling for a brighter flavor.
Milk chocolate can be used instead of dark chocolate for a sweeter topping.
Hazelnuts can replace pistachios for a different texture.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Best served slightly chilled or after a few minutes at room temperature.
Can be frozen without topping for up to 1 month; thaw in the refrigerator before finishing.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 541 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
