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Cheese Pinecones
Yield: Makes 12 to 16 appetizer servings
Ingredients:
2
cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese
1/2
cup butter or margarine, softened
3
tablespoons milk
2
tablespoons dry sherry or milk
1/8
teaspoon ground red pepper
1
cup finely chopped blanched almonds
3/4
cup slivered blanched almonds
3/4
cup sliced almonds
1/2
cup whole almonds
Fresh rosemary sprig for garnish
Assorted crackers
Preparation:
1.
Beat cheese, butter, milk, sherry and red pepper in medium bowl until smooth; stir in chopped almonds.
2.
Divide mixture into 3 equal portions; shape each into tapered oval to resemble pinecone. Insert slivered, sliced or whole almonds into each cone. Cover; refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until firm.
3.
Arrange Cheese Pinecones on wooden board or serving plate. Garnish tops with rosemary. Serve with assorted crackers.
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Cheese Appetizers
