California Blue Cheese Spread
- 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.