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Cherry Cheese Logs

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
Cherry Cheese Logs
Cherry Cheese Logs Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 15 min. + chilling
  • Makes
    2 logs (1-3/4 cups each)

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.
Editor's Note
To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts
2 tablespoons: 131 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

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