Summer Roulade with Tomatoes, Cream Cheese, and Herbs
- 1 recipe Souffle Base for Roulades
- 2 pounds ripe, flavorful tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil
- Sugar, if necessary
- Salt
- Pepper
- Balsamic vinegar to taste
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 to 4 tablespoons milk
- 1 bunch scallions, white parts only, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mixed herbs: parsley, chervil, basil or tarragon, dill, oregano, finely chopped
- Prepare the souffle base and set it aside.
- Drop the tomatoes into boiling water for a count of ten; then peel, seed, and chop the tomatoes into pieces no larger than 1/2-inch square.
- Heat the oil in a wide pan, add the tomatoes, and cook them briskly over high heat to evaporate the juices, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes.
- If the tomatoes are especially tart, add a pinch or two of sugar while they are cooking.
- Remove them from the heat and season to taste with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and balsamic vinegar.
- Set aside to cool.
- To construct the roulade, first thin the cream cheese with enough milk to make it soft and pliable.
- Then carefully spread it over the entire surface of the souffle.
- Cover with the scallions and chopped herbs and lastly the cooked tomatoes.
- Roll the souffle tightly, starting at a short end.
- If it is not to be served right away, wrap it well in plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.
- Remove 20 minutes before serving to take off the chill and bring it to room temperature.
- Slice thinly and serve.
- Leftovers will keep, wrapped, in the refrigerator for one or two days.
- For wine, serve a light crisp vin gris or a chilled Beaujolais.
roulades, pounds ripe, virgin olive oil, sugar, salt, pepper, vinegar, cream cheese, milk, scallions, mixed herbs
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/summer-roulade-with-tomatoes-cream-cheese-and-herbs (may not work)