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Ingredients
- 1 (3 oz.) pkg. softened cream cheese
- 1/4 lb. shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 lb. crumbled Blue cheese
- 3 Tbsp. sherry or Port wine
- 1/8 tsp. red pepper
- 1/2 c. finely chopped walnuts
- assorted breads or crackers
- walnut halves (optional)
Method
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Beat in Cheddar and Blue cheese.
- Gradually beat in wine to make the spread creamy.
- Add red pepper and stir in walnuts.
- Pack into crocks or jars, cover tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate until serving time.
- This spread is best if aged 4 to 5 days.
- Let stand at room temperature 1/2 hour before serving.
- Serve with small thin slices of rye or French bread, crackers, toasted water biscuits or Scandinavian flatbread.
- If warm canapes are desired, spread and place in oven until bubbly.
- Decorate with walnut halves, if desired.
- Makes 2 cups.
