Fruited Holiday Cheese Logs Recipe

Name: Fruited Holiday Cheese Logs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup snipped dried apricot; ⅓ cup snipped golden raisin; ¼ cup snipped pitted dates; 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; 4 ounces cream cheese; 2 tablespoons orange juice; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ cup chopped almonds, toasted; whole grain cracker; apple, slices

Servings: persons

½ cup snipped dried apricot
⅓ cup snipped golden raisin
¼ cup snipped pitted dates
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
4 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons orange juice
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped almonds, toasted
whole grain cracker
apple, slices

1
In a small bowl soak apricots, raisins, and dates in enough hot water to cover for about 30 minutes or until softened.
2
Drain well; set aside.
3
Meanwhile, place Monterey Jack cheese and cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl.
4
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes.
5
Add orange juice to cheeses in bowl.
6
Beat with an electric mixer until well combined.
7
Stir in drained apricots, raisins, dates, and salt.
8
Divide mixture in half.
9
Shape one portion of the cheese mixture into a log about 5 inches long.
10
Repeat with remaining cheese mixture.
11
Cover (with wax paper or plastic wrap) and chill logs for 4 to 24 hours.
12
Before serving, roll each log in toasted almonds.
13
Serve with assorted crackers and/or apple slices.
14
NOTE: TO TOAST ALMONDS.
15
Spread nuts in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
16
Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until pieces are golden brown, stirring once or twice.
17
Cool completely.
18
Store in airtight container for up to 4 weeks.

431

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup snipped dried apricot, ⅓ cup snipped golden raisin, ¼ cup snipped pitted dates, 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese, and more.

Yes, Fruited Holiday Cheese Logs falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fruited Holiday Cheese Logs

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