DRIED FRUIT AND CREAM CHEESE ROULADE

Dried Fruit and Cream Cheese Roulade image

An impressive cheese roll is easy to make when you use cream cheese, dried fruit and goat cheese. The nutty coating is a nice complement.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 2h15m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 160 mg