Brandied Blue Cheese Spread

Name: Brandied Blue Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 2 cups.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1 package (4 ounces) garlic-herb spreadable cheese; 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese; 2 tablespoons brandy; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/8 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas; Assorted crackers

Pour on the holiday spirit with a splash of brandy and three kinds of cheese. Pumpkin seeds, or pepitas, are a crunchy topping for the smooth spread. —T.B. England, San Antonio, Texas

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 package (4 ounces) garlic-herb spreadable cheese
3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons brandy
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon honey
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/4 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a small bowl, mix the first nine ingredients until blended. Transfer to a serving dish; sprinkle with pumpkin seeds.
Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours before serving. Serve with crackers.

Originally published as Roquefort Cheese Log with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds in Taste of Home Christmas Annual 2015

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Terralita

Dec 28, 2015

Wow! This recipe is even better than it sounds. I made it for my family Christmas tree trimming get-together and everyone (even my most persnickety aunt) thought it was absolutely fabulous. So cheesy, salty, and crunchy all at the same time, and that touch of brandy just sent it over the moon. It was so good that I've been asked to bring it to my sister's New Year's Day party -- and a double batch to boot. This one is definitely going into the family recipe book. It's 5 stars all the way!