Fruited Cheese Log

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.

• Ready In: 0 mins
• 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.