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If there’s one dessert which ALWAYS makes it to our Christmas dinner table each year, it’s a toffee and pecan roulade. And yes, it might be a little early for the C-word, but a toffee and pecan roulade is now more a year-round thing than a one-a-year occasion. Recently, I’ve discovered a meringue roulade isn’t actually that difficult to make! It’s a real show-stopper, so I’m sharing my recipe with you all!

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As you know I’ve been following Bake Off with some gluten free bakes. This week was bread week but gluten free bread has never been my speciality. I don’t eat a lot of it so thought I’d leave the bread-baking to the experts and skip ahead to dessert week!

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This toffee and pecan roulade is sweet and sticky, and the perfect dessert for sharing. You basically bake a tray of meringue, cool it, roll it with whipped-up cream and toffee sauce, and then slice it up and serve. Sorted!

For my meringue I added a little apple cider vinegar. A lot of recipes use white wine vinegar – apple cider vinegar was all I had in the cupboard and it worked just as well. It just helps to strengthen the meringue, and you can’t taste it when it’s cooked.

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This is definitely the perfect showstopper bake for a special occasion. I decorated mine with some extra pecans, toffee sauce and white chocolate stars. The roulade makes for a beautiful centrepiece and toffee and pecan is the ultimate flavour combination.

However, you could try all sorts of flavour combinations! Fresh berries and lemon curd works really well, or at Christmas try using Bailey’s cream instead of normal cream for a festive touch. Ok, I’ll stop mentioning Christmas now!

My gluten free toffee and pecan roulade recipe

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Yield: 8

Toffee and pecan roulade

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Cooling time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

This toffee and pecan roulade is the perfect gluten free dessert. Crunchy meringue, sweet toffee sauce and crunchy pecans. It would be a perfect gluten free Christmas dessert too.

Ingredients

For the meringue:

  • 4 large egg whites
  • 250 g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 50 g pecan halves, (roughly chopped)

For the filling:

  • 300 ml double cream
  • 4 tbsp toffee sauce
  • 20 g pecan halves, (roughly chopped)
  • White chocolate stars , (optional)

Instructions

To make the meringue:

  1. Preheat the oven to 190'C/Gas 5. Line a 33cm x 23cm swiss roll tin or roasting tray with baking paper. You want this to cover the base and the sides.
  2. Whisk the egg whites in a large bowl until they form stiff peaks. You should be able to tip the bowl upside down and they won't move.
  3. While still whisking, add the sugar to the egg white mixture, one dessert spoon at a time. The mixture will thicken and become glossy as you do this. Whisk for an extra minute after all the sugar is added.
  4. Gently fold in the apple cider vinegar. Spoon the meringue into the lined tin, gently easing it into an even layer. You want to be careful not to knock too much air out of it.
  5. Sprinkle with the chopped pecans and place in the centre of the oven for 10 minutes until it is well risen and beginning to colour. Turn the oven down to 160'C / Gas 3 and cook for a further five minutes. The meringue should be beginning to crack and just firm to the touch.
  6. Put a teacloth on the worktop and cover with a sheet of non-stick baking paper. Sprinkle a little extra sugar on the paper, then gently turn the hot meringue out onto it. Remove the tin and leave to cool for around one hour.

To finish:

  1. Add the cream to a large bowl and whisk for a couple of minutes until it thickens.
  2. Peel the lining paper from the cool meringue and spread the cream evenly on top. Drizzle over the toffee sauce and then, using the baking paper and tea towel to assist you, roll the meringue from one of the narrow sides.
  3. Place on a serving plate and decorate with extra toffee sauce, chopped pecans, and the white chocolate stars if using. Serve in thick slices. Best eaten immediately.

Need some more baking inspiration?

If you’ve made this gluten free toffee and pecan roulade and still have Bake Off fever, I have plenty of recipe inspiration for you! For some more gluten free bakes, check out my…

  • Gluten and dairy free rum and ginger traybake
  • Gluten free Bakewell Tart
  • Gluten free Jammie Dodgers

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Toffee and pecan roulade recipe - The Gluten Free Blogger (2024)

FAQs

Is toffee and pecan roulade gluten free? ›

Fresh cream & soft toffee rolled in a soft meringue and topped with roasted pecan nuts.

What is toffee and pecan roulade? ›

Rich toffee sauce and a thick layer of whipped cream, hand rolled in crisp brown sugar meringue shell and finished with crunchy, sweet pecan nut pieces.

Does roulade contain gluten? ›

Naturally gluten free, raspberry meringue roulade is utterly delicious and a perfect crowd-pleaser dessert. A sheet of marshmallowy meringue with crispy edges rolled with a swirl of mascarpone cream, flavoured with vanilla bean and fresh raspberries.

How many calories are in a toffee and pecan roulade? ›

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Typical Valuesper 100gper 1/6 roulade (78g)
Energy kcal379294
Fat17.1g13.3g
of which saturates10.7g8.3g
Carbohydrate52.7g40.8g
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Which toffee is gluten free? ›

Enstrom Dark Chocolate Almond Toffee 1lb box | Handcrafted | Gluten Free | Kosher Dairy | All Natural.

Is all toffee gluten free? ›

Many toffee recipes call for wheat flour, which means they are not gluten-free. It is very easy to substitute in a gluten-free flour or leave the flour out altogether. This recipe for Brown Rice Syrup Toffee from the Gluten-Free Homemaker is not only gluten-free, but dairy-free as well.

What is the difference between a roll cake and a roulade? ›

A roulade and swiss roll look very similar - but a swiss roll is simply a type of roulade and not all roulades are swiss rolls. A swiss roll is always made up of cake being rolled with a filing, whereas a roulade can be rolled using other pastries or can even be savoury with a meat filling.

Do you roll a roulade from the long or short side? ›

How to roll a chocolate roulade
  1. While the cake is still warm, roll it up from one short side, using the baking paper as a guide. ...
  2. Once cooled, unroll very gently. ...
  3. Spread the cream over the cake, leaving a 4cm border at one end so it doesn't ooze out.

What is the Italian name for a roulade? ›

Involtini. In Italian cuisine, roulades are known as involtini (singular involtino).

Can celiacs eat croissants? ›

As many baked goods are made with wheat flour or other gluten-containing ingredients, those with coeliac disease should avoid most cakes available in supermarkets and bakeries. Pastries, such as croissants, doughnuts, and eclairs, are foods to avoid for those with coeliac disease, as can most biscuits and cookies.

Can celiacs eat baked potatoes? ›

The simple answer is yes — potatoes are gluten-free. Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and other grains. Potatoes aren't grains, they're a type of starchy vegetable. That's good news for people who can't tolerate gluten because they have celiac disease or gluten intolerance.

Can celiacs eat baked beans? ›

Some baked beans do contain gluten—a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. The beans themselves should be gluten-free (assuming no gluten cross-contamination in processing). 1 However, some baked bean recipes may include gluten-containing ingredients, such as Worcestershire sauce and liquid smoke flavoring.

Can you eat roulade without defrosting? ›

DEFROST TO SERVE

It is very important to remove the dessert from all packaging and place on a serving dish whilst it's still frozen. You'll find it much easier to handle. Defrost for 6 hours at room temperature or 10-11 hours in the fridge. Eat as soon as possible once thawed.

How many carbs are in a roulade? ›

Energy: 227 calories
Protein1.8g
Carbs33.7g
Fat9.1g

How many calories are in butter toffee pecans? ›

Giardino Butter Toffee Pecans (1 serving) contains 19g total carbs, 18g net carbs, 12g fat, 4g protein, and 230 calories.

Does pecan pie contain gluten? ›

Without the crust, the filling in pecan pie is naturally gluten free. So making it gluten free just means using my best ever gluten free pie crust as the vessel for this marvelous filling.

Is pecan meal gluten free? ›

USDA Certified Organic, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, Paleo, Keto Friendly, Pecan Meal a great substitute for flour for your baking and cooking needs.

Do pecans have gluten? ›

Yes, all single-ingredient nuts are gluten-free. That means the label will list just one ingredient, the nuts. Gluten-free nuts include (but are not limited to) peanuts, almonds, walnuts, cashews, chestnuts, pecans, pistachios, hazelnuts, pine, macadamia and Brazil nuts.

What supermarket desserts are gluten free? ›

Gluten Free Cake & Sweet Bakery
  • Tesco Free From Double Chocolate Mini Muffin 12 Pack. ...
  • Pulsin Fibre Brownie Peanut Chocolate Chip 4X35g. ...
  • Tesco Finest Free From Millionaire Slices 4 Pack. ...
  • Tesco Finest Free From Carrot Cake. ...
  • Tesco Free From 16 Chocolate Cornflake Clusters. ...
  • Genius Blueberry Muffin 2 Pack.

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