Ingredients
12
oz cream cheese (from two 8-oz packages), softened
1
cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2
teaspoon onion powder
1/2
teaspoon ground mustard
1/2
cup chopped pecans
1/2
cup apricot preserves
2
teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot
2
teaspoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
48
crackers
Preparation
In food processor, place cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion powder and mustard. Cover; process, scraping side of bowl if necessary, until well mixed. Add pecans. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses 2 or 3 times until mixed.
Using parchment paper, cut out a star shape 7 inches in diameter. Spoon the cheese spread evenly onto the shape, using a table knife to shape the star. Turn onto a serving plate; remove the parchment paper.
In small bowl, mix preserves, gingerroot and chiles. Spoon over cheese star. Serve with crackers.
