MIXED FRUIT CHEESE BALL

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup 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 (prunes), chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
Apple slices and assorted crackers

Steps:

  • 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. Chill until serving. Serve with apples and crackers.

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