STRAWBERRY CAKE ROLL

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Marscarpone cheese, fresh strawberries and a hint of lemon flavor this mouthwatering and impressive-looking dessert from Carrie Vazzano in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. An added bonus...the waxed-paper lined pan makes for speedy cleanup! CARRIE'S TIP. For health-conscious cooks or those counting calories, skimmed milk and reduced-fat cheese make easy, slimming substitutions.-Carrie Vazzano, Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 large eggs, separated, room temperature
2/3 cup sugar, divided
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
FILLING:
1 carton (8 ounces) Mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Coat a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with cooking spray; line with waxed paper and coat the paper with cooking spray. Set aside., In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks, 1/3 cup sugar, milk and lemon zest. Gradually stir in flour. Add cream of tartar to egg whites; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Gradually fold into egg yolk mixture. , Carefully spread into prepared pan. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Turn cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, combine cheese and lemon juice. Unroll cake; spread filling evenly over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with sugar and top with strawberries; roll up again. Cover and chill for 1 hour before serving. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.