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
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
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Step1Line 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.
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Step2Lift 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
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