Easy Wafer Roll with Pistachio and Cranberry Filling
Description
This elegant wafer roll features a creamy white chocolate and margarine filling studded with toasted almonds, coconut, chopped pistachios, and cranberries. A softened mikado wafer sheet is spread with the warm mixture, rolled up, chilled until firm, then sliced into pretty rings. It is a simple yet impressive dessert that is perfect for gatherings and tea time.
Ingredients
For the Filling
- ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon water
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon margarine chopped
- 3½ ounces white chocolate broken into pieces
- 1 cup crushed biscuits
- 1 cup toasted almonds ground
- ½ cup desiccated coconut
- ⅓ cup pistachios chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries chopped
Other Ingredients
- 1 sheet mikado wafer
Instructions
Preparing the Wafer
- Dampen a clean kitchen towel slightly and wring out any excess water.
- Wrap the wafer sheet inside the towel and set aside for 15 to 20 minutes until it becomes soft and pliable. Be careful not to over-soak it.
Making the Filling
- Place water, sugar, and vanilla sugar in a saucepan.
- Add the chopped margarine and broken white chocolate pieces.
- Over medium-high heat, stir constantly until everything melts and the mixture is smooth.
- Once it comes to a boil, cook for 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
- While the mixture is still hot, stir in the crushed biscuits, ground toasted almonds, and coconut until well combined.
- Finally, fold in the chopped pistachios and cranberries.
- Let the filling cool for about 5 minutes before using.
Rolling and Chilling
- Place the softened wafer with its raised side facing up.
- Spread the warm filling evenly across the entire surface of the wafer.
- Apply a thinner layer of filling at the far edge so it does not squeeze out when rolling.
- Carefully roll up the wafer. Let it rest at room temperature first so the wafer dries slightly.
- Then place the roll in the refrigerator until completely cool and firm.
- Once chilled, use a sharp thin knife to cut the roll into thin ring-shaped slices.
Notes
- Do not let the wafer soak for too long or it may become fragile and fall apart.
- Serve chilled for the best texture and clean, even slices.
- Recipe adapted from www.mysticcakes.com.