Texas Red Grapefruit And Cheese Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 red grapefruits
1/2 cup dried apricot
1 cup water
1 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 (5 ounce) jar neufchatel cheese spread with pineapple
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Peel and section grapefruit over a bowl, reserving juice.
Chop sections and set aside to drain.
Combine apricots and water; let stand 2 hours.
Drain and chop apricots.
Combine cheese and mix until smooth.
Measure 1/4 cup reserved grapefruit juice and stir into cheese mixture.
Fold in poppy seeds, walnuts, apricots and grapefruit.
Spoon into serving bowl cover and chill several hours or overnight.