Curried Cheese Ball with Fruit

 

1

package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

1/2

cup shredded Cheddar cheese (2 oz)

1/4

cup sweetened dried cranberries

1/4

cup golden raisins

1/4

cup finely chopped red onion

2

tablespoons apple juice

1

tablespoon curry powder

1/2

cup chopped cocktail peanuts

3

apples, cut into 12 slices each

3

pears, cut into 12 slices each

• 1 In large bowl, beat all ingredients except peanuts, apples and pears with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes until well mixed and fluffy.
• 2 Spoon cheese mixture onto plastic wrap; shape into a ball. Coat cheese ball with peanuts. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Serve with apple and pear slices.