During the pandemic, my entertaining (if you can call it that) was limited to my family or a small number of friends. I searched for recipes that served 2 to 4, and occasionally 6. Fast forward to today. Post pandemic, at our house, we’re happy to host larger gatherings. In April we planned a buffet for 12, and in June we invited a group of 10 for Sunday brunch. Recently, I created a special dessert for larger gatherings–an orange-scented roulade with strawberries, pistachios, and whipped cream which serves 8 generously.
This luscious cake roll is filled with heavy cream that is whipped with crème fraîche and scented with orange zest and juice, plus chopped pistachios, and sliced strawberries. It would make a perfect ending for a summer get together, whether a family reunion, a neighborhood potluck, or a backyard cookout for a crowd. You can bake the light and airy sponge cake roll, whip the orange scented cream, and then assemble the cake several hours ahead. At serving time, it will take only minutes to add the garnishes. Be prepared for your guests to pull out their phones and snap a picture of this beauty!
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