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Updated Jan 18, 2010
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Sweet, fruity apricots, figs and cranberries are tucked inside a three-cheese log for a lovely look.

Fruit-Cheese Log

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 2 ounces Muenster cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
  • 1/3 cup shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cold-pack cheese food (from 8-ounce container), softened
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried figs
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
  • Crackers, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Line square pan, 8x8x2 inches, with 16-inch piece of waxed paper, leaving ends overhanging. Spread pecans evenly over waxed paper in bottom of pan; set aside. Beat cream cheese, Muenster cheese and Parmesan cheese in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well mixed. Spoon cheese mixture over pecans, using teaspoon; spread evenly. Spoon Cheddar cheese food over cream cheese layer, using teaspoon; spread evenly. Sprinkle with dried fruits; press in lightly.
  • Step 
    2
    Lift ends of waxed paper to remove cheese mixture from pan and place on smooth surface. Roll up cheese mixture, jelly-roll style. (If cheese is too soft to roll, return to pan and refrigerate about 20 minutes or until firm.) Wrap cheese log in waxed paper; place in resealable plastic food-storage bag. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until firm. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition

220 Calories
17g Total Fat
6g Protein
11g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
220
Calories from Fat
155
Total Fat
17g
Saturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
35mg
Sodium
300mg
Total Carbohydrate
11g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Protein
6g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Fruit; 1 High-Fat Meat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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