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Mixed Fruit Cheese Ball Recipe

For a pretty holiday presentation, I like to place this cheese ball on a festive platter and surround it with wedges of unpeeled apples and assorted crackers. People are always pleasantly surprised by the combination of flavors in every bite. —Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

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Mixed Fruit Cheese Ball Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 20 Servings

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Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 cup raisins, chopped
1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup dates, chopped
1/4 cup pitted dried plums, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
Apple slices and assorted crackers

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, sour cream and coriander blended. Stir in fruit. Shape into a ball; roll in pecans. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill until serving. Serve with apples and crackers. Yield: 20 servings.

Originally published as Mixed Fruit Cheese Ball in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2001, p36

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Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2009 by vahill@fairpoint.net

This is a great twist on a traditional cheese ball. Make a couple of days ahead for best flavor. I served with Honey Crisp apples & Triscuts. It makes a large quantity - so for small family celebrations I would 1/2 the recipe.