Gruyère Roulade With Herbed Cheese Filling Recipe - Food.com

Ingredients

• 1 cup mixed herbs, fresh, finely chopped, loosely measured (a mixture of fresh parsley, marjoram, watercress, basil, arugula, oregano, or what-have-you)
• 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (the tangy kind, use more is necessary)
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (230 - 250 g)
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
• 1 pinch salt
• 4 ounces ham, thinly sliced (or salami, or cold-smoked salmon. Use more if necessary)
• 3 -5 tablespoons parmesan cheese, fresh and finely grated (keep for later use, see directions)
• 2 ounces breadcrumbs, fresh (use your processor to make them, 60 g)
• 6 ounces gruyere cheese, grated (180 g)
• 1/2 cup cream, thick (or use creme fraiche, 125 ml)
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• salsa (or parsley sauce, optional and not necessary)
• 7 ounces lettuce leaves, torn up, optional (200 g)
• 3 tablespoons vinaigrette dressing (store-bought is fine, also optional extra)