If you’ve ever stood in the snack aisle holding a plastic-wrapped Swiss Roll and thought, “How hard can it be?”—good news: it’s not hard at all! In fact, this no-bake Swiss Roll is everything the packaged version wishes it could be—pillowy soft, rich with chocolatey goodness, and oh-so-creamy inside.
The best part? You don’t need to turn on the oven or break a sweat. With just a handful of pantry classics and about 20 minutes, you’ll be rolling up something that’s light, luscious, and totally crave-worthy. It’s like dessert gave itself a promotion.
We’re talking ultra-smooth filling, a whisper of cocoa, and that classic swirl that never fails to impress. No cake mix, no stress—it’s practically magic. And hey, if your first roll isn’t a perfect spiral, it’s what’s inside that counts, right? 
Once you’ve nailed this one, you might just want to try your hand at our no-bake lemon bars or 15-minute cookie dough bites—because sweet shortcuts are kinda our jam.
Ready to roll? Let’s do this!
No-Bake Swiss Roll
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
- Plastic wrap
- Parchment paper
- Serving plate
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream for whipping
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for cake flavor
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate wafer cookies ground into crumbs
Instructions
- Grind the chocolate wafer cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor.2 cups chocolate wafer cookies
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder and the ground wafer cookie crumbs.1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 cups chocolate wafer cookies
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Fold the whipped cream mixture gently into the cocoa and cookie mixture until well combined.1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 cups chocolate wafer cookies
- Place a large piece of parchment paper on a flat surface and spread the chocolate mixture evenly across it to form a rectangle.
- Using the parchment paper, carefully roll the mixture into a log shape, tightly securing it as you go.
- Wrap the rolled Swiss roll in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
You just made a no-bake Swiss Roll—how sweet is that? Try chilling it for an hour for even cleaner slices (if you can wait that long!). We’d love to hear how it went—drop your questions, swaps, or proud pics in the comments. Let’s keep rolling with these kitchen adventures together!
