Fruited Cheese Log

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Dried apricots
• 1 teaspoon Poppy seed (optional)
• 1 pound Monterey Jack cheese -- shred
• 1/2 teaspoon Seasoned salt
• 1/3 cup Golden raisins
• 8 ounces Cream cheese -- softened
• 1/3 cup Dates -- chopped
• 1/3 cup Dry sherry
• Walnuts -- chopped
• Cherries -- grapes for garnish

Preparation:

• 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.