Sponge Roll with Strawberries & Quark-Cream Filling with Thermomix
Sometimes you dont need a complicated dessert, just something fresh, light and really summery.
Exactly then this sponge roll with strawberries and creamy quark-cream filling is simply perfect.
Maybe you know this: guests announce their visit, the strawberries smile at you from the market 🍓 and you want to conjure up something impressive without standing in the kitchen for hours. This sponge roll from the Thermomix is exactly the solution. It looks wonderful, tastes wonderfully fresh and is much easier to make than it looks.
The combination of airy sponge, fruity strawberry cream and light quark-cream filling is simply unbeatable. And the best part: The Thermomix does almost all the work for you. No long stirring, no stress – just enjoyment 😍.
I especially like to make this roll in spring and summer when strawberries are in season. It is gone faster every time than you can look – and that is always the best compliment.
Why this sponge roll is a true classic 🍰
- Light & airy: The sponge becomes fluffy like from the patisserie.
- Fruity fresh: Strawberries provide pure summer.
- Perfectly balanced: Quark brings freshness, cream adds creaminess.
- Easy to prepare: Ideal for guests and parties.
- Visually a highlight: Looks impressive but is sure to succeed.
Ingredients 🧺
For the Strawberry-Quark Filling
- 6 sheets gelatin 🍃
- 130 g sugar 🍚
- 300 g strawberries 🍓
- 200 g cream 🥛
- 230 g low-fat quark 🥣
For the Sponge
- 4 eggs 🥚
- 1 pinch salt 🧂
- 2 tbsp hot water 💧
- 50 g sugar 🍚
- 2 tsp vanilla sugar 🌼
- 70 g flour 🌾
- 50 g cornstarch 🌽
- ½ packet baking powder 🎂
Step-by-step Instructions 👩🍳
① Prepare strawberry filling
Soak gelatin in cold water. Pulverize sugar 20 sec / speed 10. Add strawberries and chop 2 sec / speed 5. Squeeze gelatin, add and heat 4 min / 60 °C / speed 3. Pour into a bowl and let cool.
② Fold in cream-quark
Insert butterfly, beat cream stiff (speed 3). Stir in quark 10 sec / speed 2. Fold in by hand into the strawberry puree and chill for at least 2–3 hours.
③ Prepare sponge
Beat egg whites with salt until stiff, transfer. Beat yolks, water, sugar and vanilla sugar 1 min / speed 4. Mix flour, starch and baking powder 10 sec / speed 5. Fold in egg whites 7 sec / speed 2.
④ Bake & roll
Spread batter on baking tray, bake at 210 °C for 7–8 min. Immediately turn out onto a sugared cloth, peel off paper and roll warm. Let cool completely.
⑤ Fill & chill
Unroll sponge, spread filling, optionally distribute strawberry pieces and roll up again. Chill well before serving.
Pro Tips & Solutions 🌟
🌟 Secrets to success
- Roll sponge immediately – so it does not crack.
- Chill filling well to keep it stable.
- Fine sugar in the cloth prevents sticking.
❌ Common mistakes
Problem: Sponge cracks
Solution: Baked too long – roll immediately!
Problem: Filling runs
Solution: Plan more chilling time.
Variations 🍓
🍋 Lemon-flavored: Add lemon zest to the filling.
🍫 Chocolatey: Fold in chocolate shavings.
🫐 Berry: Replace some strawberries with raspberries.
🌱 Light: Use skyr instead of quark.
Serve & Enjoy 🍽️
Dust with powdered sugar, decorate with fresh strawberries and serve well chilled. Perfect for birthdays, Sundays or just because strawberries make you happy 💕.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
Can I prepare the roll in advance?
Yes, ideally the day before.
How long does it keep?
Well chilled for 2 days.
Can I use frozen strawberries?
Yes, thaw beforehand.
Is it possible without gelatin?
Use agar-agar as an alternative.
Don’t miss a recipe!
Get all new recipes in your email inbox every week
Your email will be used exclusively to send recipes. You can unsubscribe at any time, and your email will never be shared with third parties
