Easy Arctic Roll
A classic Arctic Roll recipe made with soft sponge cake, creamy vanilla ice cream, and strawberry jam.
Ingredients
- 750 ml vanilla ice cream softened
- 4 eggs
- 110 g caster sugar
- Extra caster sugar for dusting
- 110 g self-raising flour
For the strawberry jam
- 150 g caster sugar
- ½ lemon zest and juice
- 350 g strawberries roughly chopped
Instructions
- Beat the softened ice cream until smooth. Shape it into a 5x30cm log using parchment or a mold, then freeze until solid (about 3–4 hours).
- Preheat oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Line a Swiss roll tin with baking parchment.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until pale, thick, and fluffy.
- Gently fold in sifted flour. Spread evenly into the tin.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly firm.
- Turn the sponge onto sugared parchment and peel off backing paper. Let cool slightly.
- For the jam, heat sugar, lemon zest, and juice until dissolved. Add strawberries and cook until thickened. Cool completely.
- Spread jam over sponge, leaving a small border.
- Place frozen ice cream log along one edge.
- Roll tightly using parchment to form the Arctic Roll recipe shape.
- Slice and serve immediately or refreeze briefly for cleaner cuts.
Notes
You can experiment with different jam flavors like apricot or blueberry. Serve with extra fresh berries or a light dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant finish.