Making a roulade….meringue or soufflé? What’s the difference and how to choose which?

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All I have figured out so far is that the meringue is more likely to be heavy on the sugar, while the soufflé is more likely to be savory.  Either baked in a sheet pan can be rolled.

Bea B. · Answer

Thank you, Nancy.  Now I am thinking that the meringues will always be sweet, while the roulade based on souffle offers greater options, including savory ones.

Nancy · Answer

There are meringue rolled dishes with sweet filling, like lemon, called roulade. And cake rolled dishes with jelly or sweet cream filling, called Swiss roll or jelly roll.
Also ones with eggs or fallen soufflé and fillings like spinach and cheese.
Choose based on what you and your family or guests prefer. Or what part of a meal (apoetizer, main or dessert) you want to serve.

Making a roulade….meringue or soufflé? What’s the difference and how to choose which?

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