Fruited Cheese Log

Submitted by Dreamgoddess

"This is one of the Zaar recipes that I adopted. I hope to prepare this one soon and will post any modifications that I make to the recipe."

 

• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup dried apricot
• 1 teaspoon poppy seed (optional)
• 1 lb monterey jack cheese, shred
• 1⁄2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1⁄3 cup golden raisin
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄3 cup dates, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup dry sherry
• walnuts, chopped
• cherries (for garnish)

directions

1. Soak apricots in 1 c water for 2 hours.
2. Drain and chop.
3. Blend cheeses.
4. Add remaining ingredients, fruits last, mixing thoroughly in between.
5. Turn out onto sheet of foil and shape into 9" log or 2 large balls.
6. Wrap securely and chill until firm.
7. Roll in chopped nuts, cover again in foil and refrigerate 24 hours before serving (may be frozen).
8. Garnish.