This elegant chocolate pancake roll combines thin cocoa crêpes with a creamy filling, tender prunes, and a rich chocolate ganache. The roll is chilled until firm, then covered with chocolate and finished with chopped nuts. It is a beautiful make-ahead dessert—the layers become even more flavorful and easier to slice after several hours in the refrigerator.

   Bagels originated in the Jewish communities of Eastern Europe, most likely in Kraków in the 17th century. Their distinctive ring shape made them easy for street vendors to carry on wooden dowels. Jewish immigrants later brought bagels to New York City, where the famous chewy, boiled-then-baked bagel became a beloved breakfast classic.