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Pinecone Ingredients 16 oz. softened cream cheese 1/4 lb Swiss cheese, grated 1/4 lb crumbled blue cheese 1/4 cup brandy 1 clove garlic, chopped finely 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 2 cups Whole Natural or Blanched Whole toasted almonds Directions Combine first 6 ingredients; beat until smooth. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Form cheese mixture into the shape of a large pinecone. Place on serving plate. Beginning at narrow end of cone, carefully press almonds about 1/4 inch deep into cheese mixture in rows, making sure that pointed end of each almond extends at a slight angle, Continue pressing almonds into cheese mixture in rows, with rows slightly overlapping, until all cheese is covered. Garnish pinecone with pine sprigs, if desired. Serve with crackers. Serves 25. |
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