Fruited Cheese Log
From: Better Homes and GardensPerfect for an appetizer tray, serve this citrus flavored, dried fruit cheese log with whole grain crackers.
Servings: 32 servings
Prep: 20 mins
Total: 5 hrs 20 mins
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Ingredients
1/2 cup snipped dried apricots
8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 cups)
1/2 of an 8-ounce package cream cheese
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/3 cup golden raisins, chopped
1/4 cup pitted whole dates, snipped
1/4 teaspoon salt
Chopped toasted almonds (optional)
Assorted crackers and/or apple slices
Directions
1. In a small bowl soak apricots in 1 cup hot water for 1 hour or until softened. Drain well; set aside. Meanwhile, place Monterey Jack cheese and cream cheese in a medium bowl and bring to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
2. Add orange juice to cream cheese mixture. Beat mixture with an electric mixer until thoroughly combined. Stir in raisins, dates, apricots, and salt. Divide mixture in half. On a large piece of waxed paper shape one portion of the mixture into a log about 5 inches long. Repeat with remaining portion. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. Roll in nuts before serving, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers and/or apple slices. Makes 32 servings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 53, Total Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 67 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 1%, Calcium 6%, Iron 1%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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