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'Skinny' Jelly Rolls

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These 'Skinny' Jelly Rolls are the perfect guilt-free dessert.

This flour-less sponge cake is light and airy.  Each roll is layered with a light sweet cream filling and homemade jam.  So go ahead and indulge a little without the guilt.

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‘Skinny’ Jelly Rolls


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  • Total Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

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  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar

Homemade Strawberry Jam:

  • 1 cup ripe strawberries
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. Line a 12-1/4 x 8-1/4 x 1-inch shallow baking pan with parchment paper coated with non stick spray or butter.
  3. In a medium bowl, whip egg whites until stiff but not dry.
  4. Without washing beaters, beat egg yolks in a large bowl.
  5. Add sugar gradually. Continue to beat until very thick.
  6. Fold cornstarch and vanilla into egg yolks.
  7. Carefully fold egg whites into yolk mixture and pour batter into prepared pan. Smooth batter evenly and bake 12 - 15 minutes, or until cake springs back when gently pressed.
  8. Turn out onto a towel-covered cooling rack. Carefully remove the parchment paper and roll cake up in towel. Let cool.
  9. In a food processor, process cottage cheese and confectioner's sugar until thick and smooth. Set aside.
  10. In a small sauce pan, boil strawberries and sugar down until thick; approximately 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
  11. Once the cake has cooled, unroll and spread lightly with cottage cheese mixture and then the jam.
  12. Roll cake to enclose filling, seam side down.
  13. Dust with confectioner's sugar and refrigerate before serving.
  14. Enjoy!

Notes

Adapted from Richard Simmons

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes

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  1. Terri Henkels says

    April 01, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    Catherine, the jelly rolls look wonderful and I love that they are "skinny". What a great recipe! Thanks for sharing on the Four Seasons Blog Hop.

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  2. Tanya Walton says

    March 30, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    This certainly sounds different Tammy, and very simple. One I think I will have to try!!

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  3. MonuTeena RecipesPassion says

    March 29, 2014 at 7:23 am

    o my my this is so mouthwatering rollsss.. i am just obsessed with your baking you are great chef i must say Tammy love :*

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  4. cooking with curls says

    March 29, 2014 at 3:39 am

    Oooh, these look delicious Tammy! I love guilt-free. 😉

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  5. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

    March 25, 2014 at 1:59 am

    These sound and look fabulous - I want one (three) right now! Must pin!

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  6. Barbara says

    March 24, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    Oh, I love these! Festive yet low in calories. Great job, Tammy!

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  7. Rosita Vargas says

    March 24, 2014 at 3:53 pm

    Ohh se ve muy rico me encanta tu receta,abrazos

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  8. Chatty Crone says

    March 24, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    Yum - pin worthy and not to hard to make I don;t think! Looks good too.

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  9. Sandee says

    March 24, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    Okay Tammy, I'm coming over for these. Skinny is always good.

    Have a fabulous day you two. Big hugs. 🙂

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  10. Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says

    March 24, 2014 at 12:02 pm

    Love the "light" and "skinny" recipes! They look HEAVY on flavor!! Just right! blessings ~ tanna

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