Three Cheese Parsley Ball - Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Let stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.

Ingredients:

8 oz. (240 g) cream cheese, room temperature
5 oz. (150 g) cheddar cheese; shredded
5 oz. (150 g) blue cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup black currants
2/3 cup parsley, finely chopped
Assorted crackers
Apple and pear wedges

Preparation:

In a food processor or mixer bowl mix all ingredients except pecans, parsley and black currants.
Beat at low speed until well mixed.
Stir in the pecans and currants. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Refrigerate the mixture for 25 to 30 minutes or until slightly firm, then shape into a ball.
Roll in the chopped parsley to coat well.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Let stand at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.
Arrange on a platter surrounded with crackers apple and pear wedges.

Makes 10 to 12 servings

TIP: Sprinkle apple and pear wedges with lemon juice to prevent discolorization.