Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     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:

Instructions Soak apricots in 1 cup 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.

Nutritional Information:

3063 Calories (kcal); 217g Total Fat; (64% calories from fat); 134g Protein; 138g Carbohydrate; 653mg Cholesterol; 3811mg Sodium