Ingredients: 6 ounces (3/4 cup) cream cheese, softened 4 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded (1 cup) 3 tablespoons dry sherry 3/4 teaspoon teaspoon curry powder 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 5 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped 10 fresh chives, minced 1/2 cup mango chutney Scallion curls, for garnish Directions:1. Place the cream cheese, Cheddar, sherry, curry, mustard and salt in the work bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Blend until well combined and smooth. Remove the cheese mixture from the bowl and wrap it in waxpaper or plastic wrap, shaping it into a ball or another desired shape. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. 2. Mix the scallions and chives on a sheet of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Roll the chilled cheese in the scallions and chives, gently pressing them into the surface. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. 3. At serving time, spread the chutney on a serving platter. Place the cheese ball on top of the chutney. Garnish withscallion curls. Serve with crackers. |