Swiss rolls are one of my favourite desserts, I love how soft and light the fatless sponge is and how well it pairs with the creamy filling. This Biscoff Swiss Roll is made with brown sugar, filled with Biscoff spread and whipped cream, then drizzled with more Biscoff and topped with Biscoff biscuits. Once you master swiss rolls there are so many variations you can make and you can get really creative! I've included my top tips below for getting that perfect roll!
Ingredient Tips & Equipment Information
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking, particularly the eggs.
- Light brown soft sugar is what gives the swiss roll a delicious caramelised flavour, but you can also use caster sugar if you can't get hold of it.
- Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
- For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.
For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.
How to make Biscoff Swiss Roll
Using an electric food mixer, whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture reaches ‘ribbon stage’. Then mix in vanilla extract and fold in flour. Pour the mixture into the tray, then spread out the mixture evenly.
Bake it for 12 minutes until it is golden. Then tip it out onto a fresh piece of baking paper and immediately roll it up, then leave it to cool.
Once the sponge is cool, unroll it and spread melted Biscoff spread on it, then spread on a layer of whipped cream. Roll it back up, drizzle over more melted Biscoff spread, then add some whipped cream and Biscoff biscuits on top as decoration.
For the full recipe with measurements, head to the recipe card at the end of this post.
What is Biscoff?
Biscoff spread, made by the brand Lotus, is also known as cookie butter and speculoos. It has a deep caramel flavour and a hint of cinnamon and other spices. Lotus are best known for their biscuits, which are commonly served with coffee. The biscuits are used to make the spread, and you can buy it in crunchy and smooth varieties. The spread is similar to Nutella or peanut butter in terms of texture, but it has a unique flavour. It’s also naturally vegan.
What size tin do you need for this recipe?
You don't need a specific swiss roll tin to make this recipe, any baking tray with a lip will work. Aim for a tray that is around 33-35cm long and 23-27cm wide.
How do you get the perfect swiss roll?
- Don’t overfill it. Being overly generous with the filling means you won’t get a nice tight roll
- Don’t cut or score it to “start the roll off”, this can too easily go wrong and the whole section will break off
- Start the roll off as tight as you can and the rest will follow
- When folding the flour in, be gentle and go slowly to avoid losing volume. It's best to use a metal spoon to do this
How should the swiss roll be stored and can it be frozen?
This recipe should be stored in the fridge and will keep for 2-3 days. Unfortunately due to the fresh whipped cream, I do not recommend freezing this recipe.
Can this recipe be made gluten free?
Yes, to make a gluten free swiss roll replace the plain flour with a gluten free plain flour blend. You may also like to add ¼ tsp xanthan gum for better texture. Unfortunately Biscoff spread and Biscoff biscuits are not gluten free, so you will need to use something different for the filling. Please also make sure to check the labels of everything you use if serving to anyone with an allergy or intolerance.
Can this recipe be made dairy free?
Great news, the swiss roll is already dairy free! You will just need to replace the whipped cream with a dairy free alternative. Please also check the labels of everything you use if serving to someone with an allergy or intolerance.
More tips for making the Biscoff Swiss Roll:
- The biscuits will go soft after several hours in contact with the cream so add them later if you’re not serving the swiss roll straight away
- You need to roll up the swiss roll when it is hot from the oven. If it is too cold, it won't roll as neatly and could crack
Troubleshooting
If you have any questions about this recipe, or if something went wrong and you need help, please use the comment form below and I will get back to you. You can also get in touch with me on my Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. I'd love to hear from you!
Recommended equipment & ingredients*
- Swiss Roll tin
- Mixing bowls
- Cooling rack
- Kitchen scales
- Electric hand mixer
- Piping bags
- Biscoff spread
- Biscoff biscuits
- Wilton 8B Piping nozzle
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- Biscoff & Banana Cake with Caramel Drip
- Lotus Biscoff Cupcakes
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- Biscoff Cheesecake (No Bake)
- Biscoff Loaf Cake
- Biscoff Ice Cream (No Churn)
- Biscoff Blondies
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- Chocolate Biscoff Cupcakes
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- Biscoff Cake
- Biscoff Baked Donuts
- Biscoff Millionaire's Shortbread
- Biscoff Cookie Pie
- Biscoff Pancakes
- Biscoff Yule Log
Biscoff Swiss Roll
Ingredients
For the swiss roll
- 3 Eggs large
- 75 g Light brown soft sugar
- 75 g Plain flour sieved
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
For the filling
- 115 g Biscoff spread
- 200 ml Double cream
- ½ tbsp Icing sugar
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
For decoration
- 40 g Biscoff spread
- 5 Biscoff biscuits
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 160C Fan/180C/400F/Gas Mark 6, line a swiss roll tin or a baking tray with a lip, with baking paper. The one I used was a Wilton tray that is 33.7 x 23.5 cm (13.25 x 9.25 inches)
- For the sponge, whisk the eggs and sugar together with an electric whisk or in a food mixer for around 8 minutes until it reaches 'ribbon stage' - this is when you can drizzle the mixture in a figure 8 and it takes at least 3 seconds to sink back in. It will also be very light in colour and have doubled in size
- Add the vanilla and whisk a little to mix it in
- Gently fold in the flour, ideally using a metal spoon, trying not to lose the volume
- Pour into the tin, and spread the mixture around. Bake for 12 minutes
- Remove from the oven and tip onto a clean sheet of baking paper
- Remove the baking paper the sponge was baked with, then roll up the sponge, taking the clean baking paper with it, then leave to cool completely
- Gently unroll the sponge and spread a layer of melted Biscoff spread all over it. It's much easier to spread the Biscoff when it's melted, so pop it in the microwave for 10-20 seconds to melt it first
- Whip up the cream with the icing sugar and vanilla
- Spread most of the double cream (save some to decorate the top) over the Biscoff spread
- Re-roll the sponge as tightly as you can, and place onto a serving plate
- Melt the Biscoff spread for decoration and drizzle it all over the swiss roll
- Pipe the remaining whipped cream on top, then add the biscuits (they will go soft from being in contact with the cream so add right before serving). I also crushed up some of the biscuits and sprinkled over some crumbs
- Serve immediately, store any leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days
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Notes
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before you start baking, particularly the eggs.
- Light brown soft sugar is what gives the swiss roll a delicious caramelised flavour, but you can also use caster sugar if you can't get hold of it.
- Although I provide cup measurements, I highly recommend weighing your ingredients out using digital kitchen scales*. It is the most accurate way to measure ingredients and will ensure the best results. Digital scales are very low cost and can be purchased for around £12 ($16.50) .
- For teaspoon (tsp) and tablespoon (tbsp) measurements, please use measuring spoons* and not the type of spoons you eat with. Again this will ensure accuracy and provide the best results.
Nutrition
If you like this, check out more of my Swiss Roll recipes!
NB. this post is NOT sponsored by Lotus Biscoff - I just love their products!
I'm linking this recipe up with Cook Blog Share.
Renu
OMG this looks so delicious, biscotti roll yum yum...I am in love with such rolls and I find an excuse to polish them off :D. Hoping from cookblogshare
Sisley White
You are my go-to for Biscoff recipes. I love it and I wish I could dive into this right now.
thebakingexplorer
Thank you Sisley!
Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie
Wow - are there no end to your biscoff ideas?! This is another fab one 😀 Eb x
Millie
I love this recipe so simple and easy to follow, my Swiss roll turned out so well.
thebakingexplorer
Thanks so much Millie, I'm so pleased you liked it!
Marina (Miss)
Hai ...love your biscoff swiss roll...:)
Imogen
Love this recipe! I had to cook the sponge for around 18 minutes instead of 12 as the first time I did it it is was under-baked and did not work. But the second tim , it worked so well and was so so yummy! ☺️
Jane
Hi was just wondering if the nutrition is per serving for all your recipes?
thebakingexplorer
Hi Jane, yes it is. It's done by an online calculation tool so there may be variants between different brands of ingredients. Also if you slice things into more or less slices then that will change it too. I hope that helps!
V.
I made this over the weekend and it was a hit with the family! So quick and easy and the results was really tasty! I doubled the cream filling and it turned out perfect!