Gouda Cheese Flower
By: Anonymous
Published: Monday, December 21, 2009 - 2:42am

Ingredients




1 7 oz. round Gouda Cheese with red wax coating.
1 3 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons Apricot preserves
1 teaspoon Finely chopped onion
1/4 cup Finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup Finely chopped green bell pepper

Preparation

1 Food Processor Directions: Using sharp knife, remove thin slice of wax coating from top of Gouda cheese. Carefully spoon out cheese, leaving wax coating intact to form a shell. If desired, cut decorative edge around opening with small knife. 2 In food processor bowl with metal blade, combine Gouda cheese, cream cheese, apricot preserves and onion; process until smooth. Stir in pecans and green pepper. Spoon half of mixture into wax shell, mounding in center. 3 Cover remaining cheese mixture; refrigerate. Refill shell as needed. Serve cheese mixture with crackers. 4 Yield 1 1/2 cups