Dried Fruit And Cream Cheese Roulade Recipe

Ingredients

1

package (8 ounces) cream cheese

1

tablespoon red currant or apple jelly

1/4

cup chopped dried calimyrna figs

1/4

cup chopped dried apricots

2

ounces crumbled chèvre (goat) cheese

1/4

cup chopped walnuts

1

tablespoon chopped fresh chives

40

assorted crackers

Preparation

Place cream cheese between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Roll into 9x6-inch rectangle with rolling pin. Remove top sheet of wrap. Carefully spread jelly over cream cheese. Sprinkle with figs and apricots to within 1/2 inch of edges. Sprinkle with cheese.

Using bottom sheet of wrap to help lift and starting at a long side, carefully roll up cheese mixture into a log. Carefully press walnuts into outside of log, rolling slightly to cover all sides. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 2 hours to set.

To serve, place roulade on serving plate. Sprinkle with chives. Serve with crackers.

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