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Fruited cheese log

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Ingredients/Components

pkg - 1 oz
chopped dates - 1/3 c
Dijon mustard - 1 Tbsp
chopped parsley - 1/4 c
seasoned salt - 1/2 tsp
dry sherry - 1/3 c
dried apricots, chopped - 1/3 c
assorted crackers - 1 item
shredded Muenster cheese - 2 c
chopped whole natural almonds - 1 c
golden raisins, chopped - 1/3 c

How to make fruited cheese log:

Spread almonds in shallow pan. Toast at 350° for 15 minutes or until lightly browned; cool. Combine dates, raisins, apricots and sherry, tossing well to combine; set aside. Blend cream cheese, Muenster cheese, mustard and salt; mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup almonds and sherry-fruit mixture. Turn out onto foil. Shape into a log; cover and chill until firm. Roll in remaining almonds and parsley before serving. Serve with assorted crackers. Makes 1 (8-inch) log.

Note: To decorate in strips, cover every other section with foil strips. Sprinkle with parsley. Remove foil; sprinkle plain sections with almonds.

Recipe categories: Eggs/dairy, Appetizers, Cheese.

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