Fruited Cheese Log

Serves:

Ingredients:

1/2 c Dried apricots
Walnuts, chopped
1/3 c Dry sherry
1/3 c Dates, chopped
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
1/3 c Golden raisins
1/2 ts Seasoned salt
1 lb Monterey Jack cheese, shred
1 ts Poppy seed (optional)
Cherries, grapes for garnish

Method:

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