Fruited Cheese Log
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Course : Appetizers
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 1 log
 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Dried apricots
1 teaspoon Poppy seed (optional)
1 pound Monterey Jack cheese -- shred
1/2 teaspoon Seasoned salt
1/3 cup Golden raisins
8 ounces Cream cheese -- softened
1/3 cup Dates -- chopped
1/3 cup Dry sherry
1 Cup Walnuts -- chopped
1 bunch Cherries -- grapes for garnish
 

Preparation:

Instructions Soak apricots in 1 cup 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.

 

Nutritional Information:

3063 Calories (kcal); 217g Total Fat; (64% calories from fat); 134g Protein; 138g Carbohydrate; 653mg Cholesterol; 3811mg Sodium