Fruit Cheese Roll Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 1 20cm log
Description:
This delightful Fruit Cheese Roll recipe hails from “The Australian Women’s Weekly Barbecue Book” and promises a fusion of savory cheese flavors intertwined with the sweetness of fruit and the rich essence of port wine. Though I’ve yet to embark on crafting this culinary masterpiece myself, the cookbook suggests that allowing the flavors to meld for up to four days enhances its deliciousness. This recipe falls under the category of spreads, perfect for potlucks or casual gatherings, requiring no cooking and boasting an easy preparation process in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup port wine
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 lemon, grated rind
- 1/2 cup mixed dried fruits (such as apricots, dates, sultanas), finely chopped
- 1 cup mixed nuts (such as almonds, walnuts), finely chopped
- 3/4 cup poppy seeds
Instructions:
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a bowl, combine the mixed dried fruits and mixed nuts. Pour in the port wine, ensuring all the fruits are submerged. Cover the bowl and allow it to stand for 1-2 hours, letting the fruits soak up the delightful flavors of the wine. |
| 2 | Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and grated cheddar cheese together until smooth and well combined. Stir in the grated lemon rind, ensuring it’s evenly distributed throughout the cheese mixture. Gently fold in the soaked fruit mixture until it’s fully incorporated. |
| 3 | Cover the cheese and fruit mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing the flavors to meld together and the mixture to firm up slightly. |
| 4 | Once chilled, remove the mixture from the refrigerator and shape it into a log, approximately 20cm in length. Spread out the poppy seeds onto a clean surface and roll the log in the seeds until it’s completely coated, providing a crunchy, nutty exterior. |
| 5 | Carefully wrap the fruit cheese log in plastic wrap or parchment paper and return it to the refrigerator, allowing it to chill for at least 24 hours. This extended chilling time allows the flavors to fully develop and the log to firm up, making it easier to slice. |
| 6 | When ready to serve, unwrap the chilled fruit cheese log and place it on a serving platter alongside an assortment of crackers. Slice it into thin rounds and watch as your guests delight in the savory-sweet flavors bursting with every bite. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1897.3
- Fat: 153.5g
- Saturated Fat: 72g
- Cholesterol: 334.3mg
- Sodium: 1129.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 85.7g
- Fiber: 16.7g
- Sugar: 17.6g
- Protein: 54g
Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself to a delightful snack, this Fruit Cheese Roll is sure to impress with its harmonious blend of flavors and elegant presentation. Enjoy the convenience of preparing it ahead of time, allowing you to focus on entertaining your guests while savoring every moment of the occasion.
