Cheese Roulade with Goat Cheese & Raisins
6 - 8 servings (about 2 slices per person) Cheese Roulade with Goat Cheese & Raisins appetizer is totally out of this world; so tasty and decadent and, at the same time, easy and fun to prepare. The perfect combination of baby Swiss cheese, creamy goat cheese, and sweet raisins will be an excellent appetizer for any occasion, perfect... Read more ... for decadent canapes, and/or also a perfect little snack to enjoy with wine! Read less x saved Tom the Chef Founder November 7, 2023 15 min.45 min.1/5 15 min. 45 min. 1/5 Tools: 1x Baking Sheet1x Plastic Wrap1x Cooling Rack1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Chef’s knife1x Cutting Board1x Kitchen Mixer with Whisk Attachment1x Silicone Spatula1x Offset Spatula1x Pastry Bag with Pastry tips (optional)1x 1x Baking Sheet 1x Plastic Wrap 1x Cooling Rack 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Chef’s knife 1x Cutting Board 1x Kitchen Mixer with Whisk Attachment 1x Silicone Spatula 1x Offset Spatula 1x Pastry Bag with Pastry tips (optional) 1x Directions: 1. Slightly preheat your oven: 1.1. Slightly preheat your oven. Set the lowest possible temperature (with most ovens 165°F – 175°F) and after short preheating, turn it off. Note: We are going to use the oven to just slightly melt the cheese. We need a temperature just warm enough to slightly melt the cheese (to be able to roll the cheese so that all slices get connected), but also not too high to melt the cheese totally. You can optionally use a temperature even higher while significantly shortening the time of melting (make sure that you do not exceed the maximum acceptable temperature for the food wrap). 2. Prepare cheese for roulade: Note: The goal is to utilize all 16 slices of cheese, which you will slightly connect by overlapping together, turning them into “one piece”, that will be later be rolled. 2.1. Place 3 layers of plastic wrap on the upside–down medium baking sheet (cover the entire baking sheet). 2.2. Place all 16 slices of baby Swiss Cheese on the center of the plastic wrap utilizing 4 x 4 grid with ¾” overlap of each slice. Important: Always let all slices overlap each other to be able to melt them into one piece. 2.3. Place into the warm oven until slices partially melt together (usually 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on the temperature). Note: You will still see the seams of the cheese (which is ok). 2.4. Then slide the cheese (including the food wrap) from the baking sheet onto the cooling rack to let it slightly cool (just for about 1 – 2 minutes). 3. Goat cheese filling: 3.1. Place into a kitchen mixer with whisk attachment: 2 sticks of soft butter 6 OZ of Laughing Cow cream cheese 8 OZ of soft goat cheese Pinch of salt Pinch of pepper Process on high speed until nicely smooth and combined (about 2 – 4 minutes). 3.2. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed. 3.3. Put about ¼ of the total amount (doesn’t have to be exact) of goat cheese filling into the pastry bag with a pastry tip for future decorating and set aside for a later step. Important: Leave at room temperature. 3.4. Add into the remaining goat cheese filling (which is still in the mixing bowl): 1 cup of raisins And thoroughly fold in using a spatula. 4. Assemble: 4.1. Spread all goat cheese filling evenly on the top of the roulade. Important: Do not spread the filling to all edges- leave approximately 1” space on one of the long sides empty (that will be the top part of the roulade after rolling is complete). 4.2. Roll the roulade. Tip: Use the plastic wrap to help you effectively roll the roulade (similar to sushi preparation) and dispose of the plastic wrap afterward. 4.3. When rolled, utilize the goat cheese filling in a pastry bag to decorate the top of the roulade. 5. Resting & serving: 5.1. For best results, place to cool in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving (or preferably overnight). Important: After the roulade is fully hardened (usually 20 – 30 minutes), cover it with the lid or plastic wrap in order to prevent drying. 5.2. Serve sliced with bread, baguette, or crackers of any kind. Tip: If you can cut thin slices of roulade, you can even serve it on a slice of baguette with a few microgreens/arugula to create elegant canapes. If parts of the ingredients stick to the side of the mixing bowl during processing, stop the blender and, using a spatula, add it back into the mixture. Then, continue processing. About the Author: Tom the ChefFounder # 1 120 Followers Published Recipes: 268Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USAMember since: 2023-02-02 Published Recipes: 268 Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USA Member since: 2023-02-02 Disclaimer All content and information (including recipes, articles, and other materials) on CookingHub.com are the opinions of the authors and are not intended to provide dietary, medical, legal, or political advice. Consult with a professional before deciding to follow these opinions. 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