Raspberry Jam Roulé
Desserts

Raspberry Jam Roulé

A comforting British classic: a soft dough generously rolled with raspberry jam, then steamed to a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Serve warm with custard for a decadent and traditional dessert.

Prep⏱️ 20 min
Cook🔥 60 min
Servings👥 4 servings
Difficulty📊 Medium
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🛒 Ingredients

4 servings

4
  • 3.5 oz butter
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour with leavening
  • 1 vanilla bean
  • 3.5 oz suet or vegetable shortening
  • 0.6 cups milk
  • 3.5 oz raspberry jam
  • Custard for serving

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Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (325°F convection). Fill a roasting pan two-thirds full with boiling water and place it on the bottom rack of the oven.

  2. 2

    Mix the butter, flour, and vanilla bean seeds until the texture resembles coarse crumbs. Add the suet and milk to form a sticky dough.

  3. 3

    On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a square approximately 10 x 10 inches. Spread the jam, leaving a 1-inch border on one side.

  4. 4

    Roll up the dough tightly from the side opposite the border. Seal the ends by pinching.

  5. 5

    Wrap the roulé in parchment paper and then aluminum foil, not too tightly. Place it on the rack above the water bath.

  6. 6

    Bake for 1 hour. Let rest for 5 minutes before unwrapping and serving in thick slices with custard.

💡 Chef's Tip

Prepare the water bath just before baking to keep the water hot. Don't wrap too tightly: the pudding will expand. Suet is traditional but can be replaced with vegetable shortening.