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The Ultimate Guide to Making a Delicious Chocolate Crepe Roll Cake


  • Author: Olly
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A delicious no-bake dessert made with thin chocolate crepes, layered with a creamy filling, and covered in a luscious chocolate ganache.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla seeds
  • 6 oz dark chocolate (60-70% cocoa)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, beat eggs, milk, and melted butter.
  3. Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until smooth.
  4. Strain batter and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease.
  6. Pour 1/4 cup batter and swirl to spread evenly.
  7. Cook until the edges lift, then flip and cook for a few seconds.
  8. Repeat until all crepes are cooked.
  9. For the filling, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Slowly add cold heavy cream and whip until stiff peaks form.
  11. Chill the filling while preparing the crepes.
  12. For the ganache, heat heavy cream until steaming.
  13. Pour over chopped chocolate and let sit for a minute.
  14. Stir gently until smooth, then add butter for shine.
  15. Lay a crepe flat, spread a thin layer of filling, and repeat until stacked.
  16. Roll tightly into a log, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  17. Pour ganache over the roll and smooth it out.
  18. Chill before slicing and serving.

Notes

For a richer taste, try adding nuts, berries, or flavored spreads to the filling.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: chocolate, crepe, roll cake, no-bake dessert, ganache