Reinventing a classic
Discover the Swissle
In the skilled hands of a professional baker, even the most traditional creations can be transformed into something extraordinary. For more than a hundred years, Debic has supported these creative hands with products that deliver consistent excellence. Now, we invite you to join us in reinventing a timeless classic.
The Swissle takes everything you love about the traditional Swiss roll and elevates it for today’s customers. It’s not just a recipe. It’s a versatile concept that transforms a traditional treat into a delicacy waiting for your unique twist. Showcase your signature style while driving year-round business with endless product possibilities.
Why settle for seasonal peaks when you can Swissle?
With batch preparation possibilities and two-day shelf life, the Swissle combines practical efficiency with the visual appeal that sets your bakery apart. With this classic treat, you can keep your operations running while tapping into the changing preferences of today’s consumers.
Let your hands speak through the Swissle and let Debic support your creativity every step of the way.
From basic to brilliant
The beauty of the Swissle lies in its simplicity. Using techniques you already master, it combines a light biscuit with whipped cream fillings that can be adapted to any theme, season or specific need. From basic versions that appeal to everyday consumers to premium creations for special occasions, the Swissle offers endless possibilities to showcase your craftsmanship.
The perfect foundation
The key to exceptional Swissles begins with perfectly prepared biscuit. We present five fundamental recipes for creating the ideal biscuit base in this brochure, each providing different textures and flavour possibilities while maintaining the crucial flexibility needed for flawless rolling. From the traditional roulade sponge to the ultra-soft Japonais variation, you’ll find the recipes and preparation methods on pages 8-13.
All seasons
Every occasion, every customer
Year round eye candy that drives sales.
Stays fresh
Two-day shelf life
Efficient prep, smart timing.
Easy preparation
Easily prepare batches
For efficient time management.
Transform the basic Swissle concept into multiple product variations:
- Go big or small, easy to portion for any occasion
- Individual portions, perfect for your display case and daily sales
- Entremets, larger formats for special orders and events
- Seasonal specials, limited-time offerings that encourage return customers
While other bakeries struggle during quiet periods, yours can thrive with the Swissle concept. From classic elegance to contemporary trends, these eye-catching finishes appeal to diverse customer preferences:
- Classic simplicity, light dusting of powdered sugar for elegant, traditional appeal
- Visual impact, upright or angled cuts that showcase the mesmerizing spiral pattern
- Creative signature, our unique touch with piped cream, fresh fruit and chocolate work
- Social sensation, gold finishes or matcha accents that capture attention both online and in-store
- Celebration options, larger formats perfect for special occasions and gatherings
Let's Swissle!
The Swiss roll with a modern remix.
Choco rollin'
DessertsLet's Swissle! Decadent chocolate Swiss roll.
Tropicalia
DessertsLet's Swissle! Lush tropical Swiss roll.
Valencia Swiss roll
DessertsLet's Swissle! Delightful orange choux sponge roll.
Tropicalia
DessertsLet's Swissle! Lush tropical Swiss roll.
Thai roll
DessertsLet's Swissle! Delicate Japanese sponge roll.
Tatin Swissle
DessertsLet's Swissle! Golden apple Tatin puff pastry roll.
The perfect foundation for your Swissles
Debic technical products
Creating perfect Swissles requires both skill and the right ingredients. Debic’s range of specialized technical butters and creams ensures professional bakers achieve consistent excellence in every aspect of their creations.
The reliable foundation for every Swissle filling. Its exceptional stability ensures your rolled creations maintain perfect definition for up to two days. The consistent structure and firmness are ideal for both everyday production and refined finishes. The cream stays where it belongs and prevents soaking into the light biscuit base.
Specially formulated for the choux-based Japonais biscuit, providing stability during the heating phase while ensuring the final sponge remains ultra-soft and pliable - perfect for creating Swissles with distinctive Asian-inspired character.
Essential for creating exceptional biscuit bases. Its balanced flavour profile enhances almond and cocoa notes while maintaining perfect structure through the baking process. Used in precise amounts, it contributes to the ideal rolling texture that distinguishes premium Swissles.
Use the free downloadable marketing materials to promote your creations to your customers. From counter displays and display cards to A-boards and social media templates, these tools make it easy to highlight your own Swissle creations & integrate them across all customer touchpoints:
• A-boards
• Counter displays
• Display cards
• Social media templates
Create, freeze, finish, profit
Implementing the Swissle concept requires minimal adjustment to your current operations. It fits seamlessly into your existing production flow while offering significant business advantages. The preparation techniques align with skills you already possess, allowing you to create products that have broad appeal while keeping costs manageable.
Practical advantages
Familiar flavours presented in this exciting, rolled format ensure customer appeal across different demographics. Using ingredients you already stock, keeps investment low, while the concept’s adaptability lets you work with your existing recipes and signature flavour combinations. Most importantly, the Swissle’s shelf-life of up to two days means less waste and more flexibility in your production planning.
A silicone baking mat (60 x 40 cm) offers valuable benefits for each recipe. Its non-stick surface eliminates the need for parchment paper, ensuring your delicate sponge releases perfectly after baking.
- Don't overbake the sponge - this makes it crack when rolled.
- Use warm cake to pre-roll: it's more flexible and less likely to split.
- Sprinkle castor sugar over the freshly baked sponge biscuit and cover with a slightly moistened towel.
- Tighten the roll with the baking paper, using a straight edge or ruler to create the perfect cylindrical shape.
- Allow the rolled sponge to cool completely before filling for best structural integrity.
- Consider adding flavour enhancers like vanilla, citrus zest or spices to complement your chosen fillings.
Schedule your Swissle production during quieter moments in your atelier. The ability to prepare in batches
and freeze until needed means you can maximize efficiency without compromising quality. This approach transforms downtime into productive preparation for busier periods.
Give your Swissles the attention they deserve by creating a dedicated display area in your shop. Feature different variations at various price points to serve different customer segments. Consider creating a Swissle of the week promotion to drive repeat visits and social media engagement.
One of the Swissle’s greatest strengths is its versatility across seasons. Adapt your offerings to showcase spring berries, summer fruits, autumn spices or winter indulgences. This seasonal flexibility helps maintain customer interest throughout the year while allowing you to work with ingredients at their peak of freshness and value.
The Swiss roll appears in numerous classic pastry references under different names. You’ll find detailed techniques in Yves Thuriès’ renowned works, Bellouet Conseil’s professional compendiums and various other authoritative texts in international pâtisserie. These resources remain valuable references for the fundamental techniques that inform our modern approach to the Swissle concept.
Swissle recipes!
Get your free brochure now to find five fabulous recipes to master the classic Swissle biscuit base, over 10 inspirational recipes, tips and techniques included only in our brochure, and much more!
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