Maui Cheese Logs

These can be frozen, and they get tastier by the day.

Yield: 2 cheese logs, about 1 pound each

Ingredients

• 1 (7 ounce) jar macadamia nuts
• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, finely grated
• 3 teaspoons grated orange rind
• 6 tablespoons Grand Marnier liqueur

Instructions

1. Chop macadamia nuts in a food processor. Reserve 3 tablespoons and set aside.
2. Place remaining chopped nuts in a medium size bowl and add the cheeses. Blend.
3. Add the orange rind and Grand Marnier. Blend well.
4. Divide mixture in half and spoon each into a rectangle of plastic wrap.
5. Fold wrap around mixture and form into logs.
6. Refrigerate until firm.
7. When ready to serve, remove plastic and sprinkle with remaining nuts.