Cordon Bleu Chocolate Roulade Recipes

CHOCOLATE ROULADE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180C/160 Fan/Gas 4. Lightly grease a 33cm x 23cm/13in x 9in Swiss roll tin then line the base and sides of the tin with a large sheet of greaseproof paper, pushing it into the corners.
• Melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water. (Do not let the base of the bowl touch the water.) Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• Place the egg whites in a large bowl and whisk until stiff but not dry. If you turn the bowl upside down, the whites should be stiff enough not to fall out.
• Place the egg yolks in a separate bowl with the sugar and whisk on high speed for 2-3 minutes or until thick and creamy and the mixture leaves a thick ribbon-like trail when the beaters are lifted. Pour in the cooled chocolate and gently fold together until well combined.
• Gently stir two large spoonfuls of the egg whites into the chocolate mixture to loosen the mix, then fold in the remaining egg whites using a large metal spoon (you don't want to squash out the air you have just beaten in). Sift in the cocoa and lightly fold it in. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and gently move the tin around until the mixture is level.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until risen and the top feels firm and slightly crisp. Remove from the oven, leave in the tin (expect the roulade to fall and crack a little) and set aside until cold.
• Whip the cream until it just holds its shape. Lay a large piece of greaseproof paper on the work surface and dust it lightly with icing sugar. Turn the roulade out on to the paper so its lining paper is on top, then carefully peel off the paper. Spread the roulade with the whipped cream, leaving a border of about 2cm/¾in all the way around the edges. With one of the shortest edges facing you, make a cut along it with a sharp knife, going about half way through the sponge. This will help to start the rolling up. Now roll this cut edge over tightly to start with and use the paper to help continue the tight rolling, by pulling it away from you as you roll. Don't worry if the roulade cracks - that is quite normal and all part of its charm.
• Finish with the join underneath then lift the roulade onto a serving plate or board using a large wide spatula or two fish slices. Dust with icing sugar.

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Take a piece of chicken and place 2 ounces ham and 1 ounce Gruyere cheese in the middle. Roll up the chicken breast tightly and place toothpicks in the ends and middle. Place the chicken breasts in an oiled baking dish and bake for 18 minutes.
• For the breading: Combine the all-purpose flour, breadcrumbs, wheat flour, rice flour, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne pepper, mix well, and place on a large platter.
• For the hollandaise sauce: Gently place 4 egg yolks in a food processor and add a pinch of salt, white pepper, paprika, the lemon juice and hot sauce. Place the warmed clarified butter into the food processor very slowly until it thickens. To thicken the sauce, add an egg yolk and to thin it out add warm water.
• Place the baked chicken cordon bleu in the egg wash and then coat evenly with the breading mixture. Repeat process again.
• Deep-fry the breaded chicken at 325 degrees F for 3 minutes. Drizzle the hollandaise sauce over the top of the chicken.

CHOCOLATE-ESPRESSO ROULADE

Steps:

• Cake: Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Line a 15 1/2-10 1/2-inch jelly roll pan with nonstick foil.
• Combine cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.
• In a large bowl, beat egg whites with a handheld mixer on medium high speed until foamy.
• Gradually beat in 1/2 cup of the sugar until incorporated.
• Continue to beat on high speed just until stiff yet billowy peaks form.
• Using same beaters, beat egg yolks in a large bowl with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, coffee powder and vanilla until thickened, about 3 minutes.
• At low speed, beat in flour mixture until blended; stir one quarter of the beaten whites into mixture to loosen.
• Fold in remaining whites until incorporated.
• Spread in prepared pan; smooth the top.
• Bake 12 minutes or until top puffs up and springs back when gently pressed.
• Let cool 2 minutes on wire rack.
• Meanwhile, dust a clean towel (slightly larger than cake) with an even layer of confectioners' sugar.
• Invert cake onto towel.
• Remove pan; peel off foil.
• Starting from a short end, roll up cake tightly in towel; place seam side down on a wire rack to cool completely.
• For filling, beat filling ingredients in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
• Unroll cake; spread evenly with filling, leaving 1/2-inch plain cake at long sides of cake.
• Roll up cake; place seam side down on cutting board.
• With a serrated knife, trim both ends of cake roll.
• Place roll on wire rack; cover with plastic wrap and chill 1 hour in refrigerator.
• For glaze, combine ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat until chocolate is melted and glaze is shiny and smooth.
• Place cake on wire rack over waxed paper.
• Pour glaze along top of cake roll, spreading glaze along sides and cut faces, to cover.
• Garnish top of cake with chocolate shavings, if desired.
• Chill cake until glaze is set.
• Cake can be refrigerated up to 6 hours before serving.

CHOCOLATE ROULADE

Steps:

• Place rack in center of oven, and heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Butter an 11-by-17-inch jelly-roll pan or a 12-by-17 1/2-inch sheet pan, and line with parchment paper.
• In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup cream to a simmer.
• Add chocolate, reduce heat, and whisk until chocolate is melted.
• As soon as mixture is a uniform dark color, remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
• Whip egg whites and 2 tablespoons sugar to stiff, glossy peaks, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Whisk one-quarter of the egg-white mixture into the chocolate mixture.
• Gently fold chocolate mixture back into the original egg-white mixture, and mix until smooth and well combined.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan, and spread it in an even layer with a rubber spatula.
• Bake until cake is set and puffy, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Transfer to a wire rack, and cool to room temperature.
• Lift parchment paper to remove cake from pan, and set it on work surface with long side facing edge of table.
• Using a fine-mesh sieve, lightly dust cake with cocoa powder.
• For the crème chantilly, whip the remaining 1 cup cream with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, the vanilla, and cognac.
• Spread evenly over entire surface of cake.
• Roll the cake lengthwise, starting at a point 2 to 3 inches over the crème chantilly.
• Roll cake another few inches, pressing against parchment paper to make a tight spiral.
• Gently peel parchment paper off as cake layer rolls away.
• Complete the roll, stopping at the far edge of the parchment paper.
• Tuck the loose parchment paper around and underneath the cylinder so it is well wrapped and can be moved easily.
• Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
• When ready to serve, transfer roulade to serving platter.
• Remove parchment paper, gently rolling cake into center of platter, with seam on bottom.
• (If roll has slumped or twisted, lay a piece of plastic over top and sides, and reshape with hands.) With a sharp knife, trim both ends of roll crosswise or on a diagonal.
• Dust top with confectioners’ sugar and cocoa powder, and garnish with seasonal fruit.
• To serve, cut the roll into 1-inch-thick slices, and lay flat on dessert plates; top with additional crème chantilly if desired.

ORIGINAL CHICKEN CORDON BLEU

Steps:

• Lay the chicken breasts between pieces of wax paper and use a mallet to pound them to 1/4 inch to 1/8 inch thick. Take care not to pound holes in the chicken. Layer each breast with the ham, then place a finger of cheese in the center. Roll up to completely enclose the ham and cheese and secure with toothpicks.
• In a medium bowl, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour, then dip in the egg and coat with bread crumbs. Place on a baking sheet and chill at least 15 minutes and up to 4 hours.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the butter. Add the chicken and cook, turning carefully with tongs, until browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of the stock to the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Move the chicken to a warm platter.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of stock to the skillet, raise the heat to high, and cook, stirring up browned bits clinging to the bottom, for 1 minute. Add the wine (or heavy cream or additional stock), lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the consistency of gravy, about 45 seconds. Pour over the chicken breasts and serve.

CHOCOLATE ROULADE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Oil the base and sides of a 23 x 32cm baking tray and line with baking parchment. Beat the egg whites, lemon juice and a pinch of salt together using a stand mixer or electric whisk until very stiff. Add 1 tbsp of the sugar and beat to stiff peaks, then add the rest of the sugar, a spoonful at a time, until the mixture is thick and shiny. Sift over the cocoa and cornflour, then gently fold these in with a spatula until completely combined. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared tin, then bake for 14-15 mins until just crisp to the touch. Leave to cool completely in the tin.
• Meanwhile, make the fillings. For the chocolate filling, tip the chocolate and cream into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water and stir until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is shiny and smooth. Remove from the heat and leave to cool to room temperature. For the cream filling, whisk the cream and sugar together to stiff peaks using an electric whisk.
• Dust a large sheet of baking parchment with cocoa powder, then carefully flip the meringue onto it. Remove the tin and carefully peel away the parchment. With a short end facing you, score a line across the meringue, 2cm in from the edge. Spread over the chocolate filling followed by the cream, then drizzle with most of the caramel sauce. Sprinkle over the sea salt flakes and drag a palette or cutlery knife through the fillings to gently swirl them. Roll up the roulade into a tight log, starting at the scored end and using the parchment underneath to help you. Lift onto a platter or board. Will keep chilled for up to a day. Drizzle over the remaining caramel sauce, then finely grate over more chocolate to serve.

CORDON BLEU CHOCOLATE ROULADE

Steps:

• Line a 12" x 8" swiss roll tin with oiled greaseproof paper or brush a paper case with oil or melted shortening (instructions for making a paper case will follow).
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Separate the eggs.
• Beat yolks and add sugar gradually until mixture is lemon coloured.
• Melt chocolate in the water using a double boiler.
• When the chocolate is a thick cream, remove from heat.
• Whip the egg whites until they form a firm snow.
• Add chocolate to egg yolk mixture.
• Gently cut and fold the egg whites into the mixture and turn it into the prepared tin or case.
• Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until firm when touched.
• Wet a clean cloth in cold water and wring out.
• Remove roulade from oven, allow to cool slightly, then cover with cloth (this will prevent any sugary crust from forming).
• Leave in a cool place for 12 hours or in a fridge overnight.
• Whip the cream and flavour to taste with the essence.
• Lay a piece of greaseproof paper on a flat surface.
• Dust well with icing sugar.
• Remove cloth and turn roulade upside down on the prepared paper.
• Carefully remove paper from roulade.
• Spread with the whipped cream.
• Roll up like a swiss roll.
• Place on a serving dish and dust well with icing sugar.
• How to make a roulade case:.
• Use thick greaseproof paper or nonstick kitchen paper.
• It should be 1 1/2 inches longer and wider than the pan you are using.
• Fold a 1 1/2 inch border on all 4 sides.
• Cut a slit at each corner and fold one cut piece over the other to miter the corners.
• Use paperclips to secure the corners.
• Slide the case onto a baking sheet.
• Lightly brush with oil, melted butter or melted shortening before use.