Fruity Cheese Ball

Directions

1. 1
   Drain fruit cocktail in colander, then smash fruit with a fork to completely drain juice.
2. 2
   Mix fruit cocktail, pudding (dry mix) and orange juice into slightly softened cream cheese. Place on wax paper.
3. 3
   Crush almonds and roll ball-shaped cheese mixture into the nuts.
4. 4
   (Can chill cheese mixture before rolling in the nuts.) Makes 1 large ball or 2 smaller.
5. 5
   Freezes well. Serve with Ritz or Town House crackers.