SWEET ‘N SAVORY CHEESEBALL

1-8 oz. pkg. cream cheese (softened)

6 oz. blue cheese crumbles

1/3 cup dried blueberries (dried cherries or

          dried cranberries may be substituted)

2-green onions, finely minced

1 clove garlic, finely minced

1/2 cup pecans, chopped 
 

To plump dried berries, put in bowl and cover with boiling water.  Let sit one minute then drain. 

Blend together softened package of cream cheese and blue cheese. Then blend in the green onions and garlic.  Gently stir in softened berries.   Form mixture into a ball.  Roll in chopped pecans to coat.  Chill at least 4 hours to allow flavors to blend.  Remove from refrigerator at least 1/2 hour to soften before serving. 

Serve with assorted crackers and Liberty Vineyards Cool Cat wine.

(Serves approx. 16)