Bay Head Cream Cheese Spread
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 c Dried apricots 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
1 ts Poppy seed (optional) 1/3 c Dates, chopped
1 lb Monterey Jack cheese, shred 1/3 c Dry sherry
1/2 ts Seasoned salt 1 x Walnuts, chopped
1/3 c Golden raisins 1 x Cherries, grapes for garnish
1/2 c Dried apricots 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
1 ts Poppy seed (optional) 1/3 c Dates, chopped
1 lb Monterey Jack cheese, shred 1/3 c Dry sherry
1/2 ts Seasoned salt 1 x Walnuts, chopped
1/3 c Golden raisins 1 x Cherries, grapes for garnish
Soak apricots in 1 c water for 2 hours. Drain and chop. Blend cheeses. Add remaining ingredients, fruits last, mixing thoroughly in between. Turn out onto sheet of foil and shape into 9" log or 2 large balls. Wrap securely and chill until firm. Roll in chopped nuts, cover again in foil and refrigerate 24 hours before serving (may be frozen). Garnish. Mrs. Stanley Nesbitt