California Blue Cheese Spread

Tue Mar 11th
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    Ingredients:
    • 1 cup golden raisins
    • 1 cup currants
    • warm water
    • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
    • 5 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
    • 1 (4 oz.) pkg. blue cheese, crumbled
    • 2 tsp. brown mustard
    • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh chives
    • 1 small clove garlic, minced
    • Chopped pecans (optional)

    Instructions:

    In a medium mixing bowl, cover raisins and currants with warm water; let soak 30 to 40 minutes to plump.  Drain well, then chop (I use a food processor).  Meanwhile, let all cheeses come to room temperature.  In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, brown mustard, chives and garlic; mix well.  Stir in chopped raisins and currants; mix well.  Serve in a bowl at room temperature as a spread.  Or, refrigerate, covered, one hour and then shape into a ball and roll in chopped pecans; serve as a cheese ball. 

    Notes:
    I make this entire recipe in a food processor.