ORANGE or PEACH CHEESE BALL
about 1-1/2 cups shredded Cheddar or orange/blend (my preference) cheese
4 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup peach preserves or orange marmalade
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
whole cloves (1 for each cheese ball) and a few fresh mint leaves for each cheese ball
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Beat cheeses, preserves and cinnamon in medium bowl until smooth (or pulse in food processor). If it seems way too sticky, add up to 1/2 cup more cheese.
Cover and refrigerate 2-3 hours until cheese is firm enough to shape. Shape in 1 large (or about 8-10 mini) round peach or orange; place on serving plate. Stick a whole clove into one side (as the bottom of the fruit), and stick the mint leaves on top. Serve with assorted crackers. Serves 8-10
Note: I prefer an orange/white cheese blend because it gives it little texture and color ~ but you might prefer all Cheddar.