Cherry Cheese Logs

Name: Cherry Cheese Logs
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 logs (1-3/4 cups each).
Cuisine: Comfort Food Appetizers, Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 tablespoon orange juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained and chopped; 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted; Graham crackers

Our party guests flock to this holiday gem of an appetizer - cherry-studded cream cheese served with graham or water crackers and pears. —Libby Walp, Chicago, Illinois

Ingredients

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, well drained and chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Graham crackers

Directions

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, orange juice and ginger until smooth. Fold in cherries. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.
Place pecans in a shallow bowl. Shape cheese mixture into two 7-in.-long logs; roll in pecans to coat evenly. Wrap logs; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.