Fruited Cheese Log - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. chopped whole natural almonds
1/3 c. chopped dates
1/3 c. golden raisins, chopped
1/3 c. dried apricots, chopped
1/3 c. dry sherry
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 c. shredded Muenster cheese
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/4 c. chopped parsley
assorted crackers

Preparation

Spread almonds in shallow pan.
Toast at 350\u00b0 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.