pat's Recipe

Goat Cheese-Apricot Terrine

Category: Cheeseballs

2 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened
2 (4 oz) logs goat cheese, softened
3/4 cup apricot preserves, divided
1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, divided
3 slices bacon, cooked and divided
assorted crackers

Spray 2 (5x2 1/2-inch) loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray; line with heavy-duty plastic wrap.
In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and goat cheese. Spread 1/2 cup cheese mixture in bottom of each prepared pan. Top each evenly with 2 Tbsp apricot preserves, 1/4 tsp rosemary and 1/2 slice crumbled bacon. Repeat layers once, beginning with cheese mixture and ending with cheese mixture. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, and freeze until ready to serve. Remove from freezer 1 hour before serving. Unmold and top each with remaining 2 Tbsp apricot preserves, 1/4 tsp rosemary and 1/2 slice crumbled bacon. Serve with assorted crackers.

makes 2 5-inch loaves

note: terrines can be frozen for up to 2 weeks.