Posted this recipe with Chookie's cracker biscuit recipe on the
TruBlu Travelling blog this morning. Thanks for sharing Chookie
This yummy recipe was taken from the back of a packet of Angus Park mixed dried fruit many years ago. I had lost it a long time ago and found it by accident a few days ago and it's still a good one
Be warned, as the name implies, it contains some alcohol. Makes two “wheels” slightly bigger than the fruit cheeses in supermarket chillers. Credit for the gorgeous pic belongs to DD.
Tipsy fruit cheeseIngredients1 cup mixed dried fruit, chopped (either packet mix or make your own mix of sultanas, raisins, apricots, figs)
½ cup chopped mixed glace fruit (optional)
¼ cup port or brandy
2 cups cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely grated mild cheese
2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind
1 cup almonds or pecans, chopped
MethodPut dried fruit, glace fruit and port or brandy in a bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Combine cream cheese and grated mild cheese.
Add orange rind, fruits and gently mix.
Cover and chill in the fridge to allow flavour to develop and mellow.
When chilled, uncover cheese and roll to cover with chopped nuts then return to the fridge.
Allow to stand for about an hour before serving on cheese platter.
Enjoy
