Air Fryer Cream Puff Roll Cake Recipe

Light, airy, and irresistibly creamy—this cream puff roll cake is a delightful twist on the classic French éclair, made entirely in the air fryer! With a golden choux pastry base, a luscious whipped cream filling, and a beautiful spiral shape, it’s the kind of dessert that looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to make. Whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself to a sweet moment, this elegant roll brings bakery-quality vibes right to your kitchen—no oven required.

Ingredients

For the Choux Pastry:

1/2 cup (120 ml) water

1/4 cup (60 g) unsalted butter

1/2 cup (65 g) all-purpose flour

2 large eggs

Pinch of salt

For the Cream Filling:

1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar (adjust to taste)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional: 100 g cream cheese or mascarpone for a richer texture

For Glaze (optional):

1/2 cup (60 g) white chocolate, melted or icing sugar glaze

Instructions

Make the Choux Pastry:

In a small saucepan, combine water, butter, and salt. Bring to a boil.

Add flour all at once, stir vigorously until the dough pulls away from the sides and forms a ball (about 1-2 min).

Let cool slightly, then add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth and glossy.

Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe out long strips (like éclairs) onto parchment paper to form lines that can be rolled later.

Place strips close together in a rectangular shape on parchment (to be rolled like a Swiss roll).

Air Fry the Pastry:

Preheat air fryer to 160°C (320°F).

Air fry the piped choux base (still on parchment paper) for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

Let it cool completely.

Make the Cream Filling:

In a mixing bowl, beat heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

Fold in cream cheese/mascarpone if using, for extra richness.

Assemble the Roll:

Carefully peel the pastry from parchment.

Spread cream filling evenly over the pastry.

Gently roll it up from one end to form a log.

Drizzle with melted white chocolate or icing glaze if desired.

Chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes before slicing.

Tips:

Use a damp cloth over the rolled pastry to help prevent cracking while rolling.

For an extra twist, add fruit (like strawberries or raspberries) to the filling.