Spinach and smoked salmon roulade
This spinach and smoked salmon roulade is an elegant starter made with frozen spinach, eggs and a creamy filling of smoked salmon, cream cheese and horseradish. The Thermomix whips the eggs, mixes the vibrant green batter and blends the filling into a silky spread. Fresh dill and lemon juice brighten the flavours for a impressive sliced presentation.
About this recipe
Spinach and smoked salmon roulade with the Thermomix TM7 is a classic festive starter that looks far harder than it is. Searching for an elegant make-ahead recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: this roulade pairs a vivid green spinach sponge, seasoned with nutmeg, salt and pepper, with a whipped filling of cream cheese, horseradish cream, fresh dill and ribbons of smoked salmon lifted with lemon juice. The TM7 whips the eggs light and airy, mixes the spinach batter uniformly so the baked roll stays flexible enough to swirl without cracking, and blends the cream cheese filling into a velvety spread in seconds. Serve it sliced as a starter at Christmas dinner, a spring brunch or a ladies' lunch, and prepare it a day ahead so the flavours mingle overnight in the fridge.
Preparation tips
- Line your baking tray with baking parchment and brush it lightly with oil so the spinach roulade releases cleanly after baking; this prevents tearing the delicate green sponge when you roll it with the salmon filling.
- Roll the warm spinach sponge immediately around a sheet of parchment and let it cool shaped, so it keeps its flexibility before spreading the cream cheese and smoked salmon filling for a tight, even spiral.
- Swap the horseradish cream for a spoonful of Dijon mustard mixed into the cream cheese if you prefer a milder filling, and garnish each slice with a sprig of fresh dill and a twist of lemon for a festive finish.
Recipe variations
- Lactose-free version: replace the cream cheese with a lactose-free alternative and omit the horseradish cream, adding extra lemon juice and dill for brightness, keeping the smoked salmon and spinach roulade intact.
- Festive Christmas variation: layer thin wedges of cooked beetroot alongside the smoked salmon in the filling for a red-and-green spiral, and finish the slices with a dollop of dill cream and lemon zest.
Why this recipe works
Creating a delicate spinach and smoked salmon roulade usually requires professional skill, but the Thermomix TM7 guarantees a flawless result every time. Achieve the perfect, velvety texture and uniform filling without the anxiety of overcooking or collapsing. This intelligent appliance takes the guesswork out of precision cooking, allowing you to present a stunning centrepiece with absolute confidence. Whether for a dinner party or a special weekend treat, you can rely on the TM7 to deliver a perfectly set roulade that looks exquisite and tastes divine. Thermomix TM7 is specially designed for time pressed professionals who want to get the most out of their cooking.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Airy whipping - The Thermomix whisks the eggs into a light, frothy base so the spinach roulade bakes supple and rollable. [Whipping]
- Even mixing - The TM7 blends thawed spinach, nutmeg and egg into a uniform green batter without streaks in seconds. [Mixing]
- Built-in scale - Weigh the cream cheese and horseradish directly in the mixing bowl of your Thermomix, gram-precise and tidy. [Weighing]
- Fresh chopping - The Thermomix chops the fresh dill finely in seconds, releasing aroma straight into the salmon filling. [Chopping]
- Silky blending - The TM7 blends cream cheese and lemon juice into a velvety filling that spreads smoothly over the roulade. [Heating]
Ingredients
- eggs
- frozen spinach
- sea salt
- ground black pepper
- ground nutmeg
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- fresh dill
- cream cheese
- horseradish cream
- smoked salmon