Cheddar Cheese Spread

• 1 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
• 2 c. mayonnaise
• 2 finely chopped onions
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, minced without seeds
• 8 oz. whole ripe Camembert cheese
• dry white wine as needed (about 1 c., 1 Tbsp. reserved)
• 1/4 lb. sweet butter
• 1 c. shelled and chopped natural pistachio nuts

1. Scrape the Camembert lightly if it is very ripe.
2. Place in a medium bowl; cover with wine and let stand for 24 hours at room temperature.
3. Drain off wine, reserving one tablespoon.
4. In bowl, combine cheese and butter; mash to a smooth paste.
5. Add reserved wine and chopped pistachios; blend thoroughly.
6. Chill mixture and reshape like the original cheese.
7. Coat with ground pistachios. Chill.

cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, onions, garlic, peppers, whole ripe camembert cheese, white wine, sweet butter, natural pistachio nuts

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=170439 (may not work)