Fruited cheese log
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| ½ | cup | Dried apricots |
| 1 | teaspoon | Poppy seed (optional) |
| 1 | pounds | Monterey Jack cheese, shred |
| ½ | teaspoon | Seasoned salt |
| ⅓ | cup | Golden raisins |
| 8 | ounces | Cream cheese, softened |
| ⅓ | cup | Dates, chopped |
| ⅓ | cup | Dry sherry |
| 1 | x | Walnuts, chopped |
| 1 | x | Cherries, grapes for garnish |
Directions
Soak apricots in 1 c water for 2 hours. Drain and chop. Blend cheeses. Add remaining ingredients, fruits last, mixing thoroughly in between. Turn out onto sheet of foil and shape into 9" log or 2 large balls. Wrap securely and chill until firm. Roll in chopped nuts, cover again in foil and refrigerate 24 hours before serving (may be frozen). Garnish. Mrs. Stanley Nesbitt