For the filling
4 egg yolks
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter
For the rocambole dough
4 egg whites
1 pinch of salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons vanilla or 1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour for dusting
For the filling
4 egg yolks
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon butter
For the rocambole dough
4 egg whites
1 pinch of salt
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 egg yolks
2 tablespoons vanilla or 1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour for dusting
Make the filling: In a saucepan, combine the egg yolks, all-purpose flour, and cornstarch
Add the milk and whisk constantly
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened
Remove from heat and add the butter, stirring well
Pour into a bowl, cover with plastic wrap pressed onto the cream, and let cool
Prepare the rocambole dough: Beat the egg whites in a snow-like consistency with a pinch of salt
Add the all-purpose flour, vanilla or almond extract, and beat well
Add the egg yolks, all-purpose flour, and vanilla or almond extract, beating until smooth and fluffy
Sift together the wheat flour, baking powder, and dusting flour
Mix delicately
Place in a 26x40 cm greased dish
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C for 12 minutes, or until golden brown
Remove from heat and let cool
Remove from pan, place on a wire rack, and dust with all-purpose flour
Roll out the cream to the desired thickness
Place on top of the rocambole, and roll up with the help of a cloth
Place in a serving dish, cut off the edges, and remove a thin slice
Dust the surface of the rocambole with all-purpose flour
Grab a metal skewer and place it over a flame, heating it well
Dip into the all-purpose flour and make diagonal strokes to caramelize
Repeat 4-5 times
Serve hot.