1 c. chopped whole natural almonds
1/3 c. chopped dates
1/3 c. golden raisins, chopped
1/3 c. dried apricots, chopped
1/3 c. dry sherry
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 c. shredded Muenster cheese
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/4 c. chopped parsley
assorted crackers

Spread almonds in shallow pan. Toast at 350°F for 15 minutes or until lightly browned; cool. Combine dates, raisins, apricots and sherry, tossing well to combine; set aside. Blend cream cheese, Muenster cheese, mustard and salt; mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup almonds and sherry-fruit mixture. Turn out onto foil. Shape into a log; cover and chill until firm. Roll in remaining almonds and parsley before serving. Serve with assorted crackers.

Makes 1 (8-inch) log.

Note: To decorate in strips, cover every other section with foil strips. Sprinkle with parsley. Remove foil; sprinkle plain sections with almonds.