Making berry roll-ups is the tastiest and quickest way to transform simple white bread into an irresistible dessert.
If you’re looking for a last-minute treat that can amaze with the contrast between the crunchy crust and the melting heart, this recipe is just for you.
With just a few ingredients that we all have in our pantry, you can serve a gourmet snack or dessert.
“I made them today with a berry jam, but they’re also delicious with homemade apricot jam!”
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very affordable
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Berry Roll-ups Ingredients
- 8 bread (slices of white bread without crust)
- 3.5 oz jam (berry)
- 1 egg (organic or free-range)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 oz sugar (plus a bit for finishing)
- 2 tbsps butter (for frying)
- cinnamon powder (a pinch and a pinch of salt)
Tools for Berry Roll-ups
- Pan
- Tongs
Berry Roll-ups Steps
With the quantities indicated in this recipe, you will get 8 delicious Berry Roll-ups, the perfect amount to serve 4 rolls per person for two people.
Prepare the bread: take the slices of white bread and, with the help of a rolling pin, flatten them well one by one. This step is essential to make the bread elastic and easy to roll without breaking.
Fill: spread an even layer of berry jam on each slice, making sure to leave about half an inch free from the edges to prevent the filling from oozing out during cooking.
Roll: roll the slices on themselves gently but firmly, until forming small compact cylinders.
Create the batter: in a large bowl, beat the egg with milk, sugar, a pinch of salt, and cinnamon. Mix well with a fork until you get a homogeneous mixture.
Quick dip: dip each roll in the batter. Be careful: crustless white bread is very spongy, so the operation should last only a couple of seconds per side to avoid disintegrating the dessert.
Cooking and browning: heat the butter in a non-stick pan. When it begins to sizzle, place the rolls and cook them over medium heat for about 4-5 minutes, turning them often until they are evenly golden on all sides.
The final touch: as soon as they are removed from the pan, pass the rolls still hot in sugar and a pinch of cinnamon, or sprinkle them with powdered sugar.
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Tips and Notes
The Right Bread: For a perfect result, use thick-sliced American bread (like “sandwich” bread). If using bread with crust, remember to remove it carefully before flattening; otherwise, the roll will tend to open during cooking.
Sealing: If the rolls struggle to stay closed, slightly moisten the final edge with a drop of milk or water before pressing it: it will act as a natural “glue.”
Delicious Variants: You can enrich the filling by adding some chopped hazelnuts or white chocolate chips to the berry jam. For a fresh note, grate some lemon zest into the egg batter.
Perfect Frying: Always use butter for browning (avoid oil if you can): butter gives that nutty aroma and amber color typical of real French Toast.
QUESTION AND ANSWER
How can they be stored
Immediate Consumption: The Berry Roll-ups are best enjoyed freshly made. The heat keeps the jam melting and the outer sugar crunchy.
In the Fridge: If any leftovers remain, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Before eating them, reheat them for a minute in a pan or hot oven to give them some crispness back; avoid the microwave as it would make them rubbery.
Freezing: This recipe is not suitable for freezing due to the presence of sliced bread and jam, which would lose consistency once thawed.
