Four-Cheese Pate
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened,
divided
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons sour cream
3/4 cup chopped pecans
4 ounces Brie or Camembert, rind removed, softened
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup pecan halves
Red and green apple slice and/or crackers
In a mixing bowl, beat one package of cream cheese with milk and
sour cream until smooth. Spread into a 9-inch pie plate lined with
plastic wrap. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
In a mixing bowl, beat Brie, Swiss, blue cheese and remaining cream
cheese until thoroughly combined. Gently spread over chopped pecans,
smoothing the top to form a flat surface.
Cover and chill overnight or at least several hours.
Before serving, invert onto a plate and remove plastic wrap. Arrange
pecan halves on top.
Serve with apples and/or a variety of crackers.
Makes 16 to 20 servings |