Fruited Holiday Cheese Logs

"Three rich and luscious fruits flavor a soft, mellow cheese blend that is rolled in toasted almonds. From "Christmas Cooking From the Heart by BHG". Chill time is not included in prep or cook time."
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
32 tablespoon servings
Serves:
32
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ingredients

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directions

  • In a small bowl soak apricots, raisins, and dates in enough hot water to cover for about 30 minutes or until softened. Drain well; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, place Monterey Jack cheese and cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Add orange juice to cheeses in bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined.
  • Stir in drained apricots, raisins, dates, and salt.
  • Divide mixture in half.
  • Shape one portion of the cheese mixture into a log about 5 inches long. Repeat with remaining cheese mixture.
  • Cover (with wax paper or plastic wrap) and chill logs for 4 to 24 hours.
  • Before serving, roll each log in toasted almonds.
  • Serve with assorted crackers and/or apple slices.
  • NOTE: TO TOAST ALMONDS.
  • Spread nuts in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until pieces are golden brown, stirring once or twice.
  • Cool completely.
  • Store in airtight container for up to 4 weeks.

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Reviews

  1. I tripled this recipe since I wanted enough logs to add to 6 holiday gift bags I'm assembling, & these should make a very nice addition to all that's going into each bag, at least that's what my own little taste test told me! Assembling all these great ingredients was easy & enjoyable! Thanks for a very tasty keeper! [Tagged, made & reviewed in Every Day Is a Holiday]
     
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