Salami Stacks

Step 1: Reserve 3 tablespoons of softened cream cheese, leave at room temperature.

Step 2: Stir 3 oz diced apricots, mayonnaise, and Tabasco into remaining cream cheese.

Step 3: Lay 4 salami slices on a clean board.

Step 4: Spread a heaped teaspoon of cheese mixture on each slice, making sure it is spread right to the edge.

Step 5: Place second salami slice on top and spread as above.

Step 6: Repeat with one more slice and top with the fourth slice.

Step 7: Repeat with the remaining salami 3 more times.

Step 8: Place on a flat plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Step 9: Take the extra 4 3/4 oz of very finely chopped apricots and spread on wax paper in a 1/2 inch-wide strip.

Step 10: Lightly spread reserved cream cheese around the sides of the salami stacks.

Step 11: Roll the sides of the stacks over the chopped apricots, pressing well.

Step 12: Cover and refrigerate.

Step 13: To serve, cut each stack into 6 triangles.

Step 14: Place a toothpick in center of each and arrange on platter.