Cheese Ball with Pecans and Dried Cranberries

Name: Cheese Ball with Pecans and Dried Cranberries
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 to 5 large shallots, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 4 cloves garlic, peeled and grated or finely chopped; 1 teaspoon creamy Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons apricot jam (any large chunks removed or chopped up); 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Champagne vinegar; 1 tablespoon Sriracha (or Tabasco), more to taste; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 5 cups grated cheddar cheddar (I recommend a combination of mellow and sharp); 1/2 cup creamy blue cheese (I use Mountain Gorgonzola); 1/2 cup pecans, chopped; 1/3 cup dried sweetened cranberries, chopped; 2 tablespoons fig jam