Fruited Cheese Log
Perfect for an appetizer tray, serve this citrus flavored, dried fruit cheese log with whole grain crackers.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
32 servings
Ingredients
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1/2 cup snipped dried apricots
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8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 cups)
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1/2 of an 8-ounce package cream cheese
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2 tablespoons orange juice
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1/3 cup golden raisins, chopped
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1/4 cup pitted whole dates, snipped
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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Chopped toasted almonds (optional)
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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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