Title: Coventry, Harlequin, Holiday, Fruit & Nut Che
Categories: Appetizer Cheese
Yield: 1 Servings
| 1 | pk | (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
| 2 | tb | Minced parsley |
| 1 | ts | Lea & Perrins Worcestershire |
| 1 | c | (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese |
| | | 1/4 ts Salt |
| 1/4 | c | Minced onion |
In a bowl, blend cream and cheddar cheeses. Add onion, parsley. Lea &
Perrins, and salt; blend well. Shape into a ball. Chill and serve with
assorted crackers, if desired. HARLEQUIN CHEESE BALL: Add 2 tablespoons
finely diced pimiento, 1 teaspoon prepared brown mustard, and 1 clove
garlic, crushed, to basic cheese mixture. Shape into a ball. Garnish with
pimiento stars, if desired. HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL: Add 1 tablespoon caraway
to basic cheese mixture. Shape into a ball. Chill. Sprinkle ribbons of
paprika and chopped parsley around ball. FRUIT AND NUT CHEESE BALL: Add 1
can (8 1/4 ounces) crushed pineapple, well drained, and 1/3 cup finely
chopped nuts to basic cheese mixture. Shape into a ball; roll in 1/3 cup
finely chopped nuts. Chill.