Spinach and Butternut Squash Roulade
A show-stopping vegetarian main course of light spinach sponge rolled around a creamy butternut squash and Cheddar filling. The Thermomix TM7 blends the batter and sauce to a silky consistency, taking the effort out of this elegant roulade. Perfect for a festive dinner or weekend lunch.
About this recipe
Spinach and Butternut Squash Roulade Thermomix TM7 is an impressive vegetarian main course that looks far harder than it is. Searching for a roulade recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine usually means dry sponge and split sauces — this version avoids both. The TM7 whips the eggs into a light, airy base that bakes into a tender spinach roll, while the butternut squash turns soft and caramelised in the oven and is folded through a smooth Cheddar sauce. The mixing function is the real hero here: batter, sauce and filling all come together in one bowl with consistent results every time. Serve it as a festive Christmas centrepiece, a quick weekend dinner with a green salad, or a make-ahead showpiece for guests — it slices beautifully and delivers sweet squash, salty cheese and earthy spinach in every bite.
Preparation tips
- Roll the spinach sponge immediately after baking while it is still warm and pliable, using the baking paper as a guide — this prevents cracking. Keep the rolled sponge covered until the squash and Cheddar filling is ready to spread.
- The roulade can be assembled a few hours in advance and reheated gently just before serving. Add an extra grating of Cheddar on top so it melts into a golden, appetising crust under the grill.
- For a milder, kid-friendly version, swap half the Cheddar for grated mozzarella and roast the butternut squash cubes with a drizzle of honey to enhance their natural sweetness.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the milk with oat milk, use a plant-based margarine instead of unsalted butter and choose a mature lactose-free cheese — the sauce still thickens beautifully thanks to the roux of flour and fat.
- Autumn festive variant: add crispy fried sage leaves and toasted hazelnuts between the squash layer, and serve with a cranberry and port reduction for a striking vegetarian Christmas centrepiece.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The built-in scale weighs the plain flour and milk for the Cheddar sauce directly in the bowl, saving you a heap of washing up. [Built-in Scale]
- The Thermomix whips the eggs into a voluminous, airy froth so the spinach sponge stays light and rolls without tearing. [Multi-Function]
- Precise heating keeps the milk and butter sauce at a steady temperature, so the roux thickens into a velvety Cheddar sauce without splitting. [Precision Control]
- Mixing the fresh spinach into the batter takes seconds and distributes the green evenly for a striking spiral pattern in every slice. [Multi-Function]
- Grating a block of Cheddar in the TM7 gives coarse, freshly grated cheese that melts faster and more evenly than pre-packaged versions. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- butternut squash
- olive oil
- Cheddar cheese
- fresh spinach
- unsalted butter
- plain flour
- milk
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper
- large eggs