Bombay Cheese Appetizer

Dan-Amer #1's Note:

This recipe is taken from a cookbook published by the Canadian Women's Club of Barbados. I have increased the curry powder by 1/2 tsp. Cooking time is refrigeration time.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 8 ounces cream cheese , at room temperature
• ½ lb white cheddar cheese , sharp & grated
• 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
• 1⁄3; cup mango chutney
• ¼ cup pecans or ¼ cup almonds , toasted
• 1 tablespoon green onion , finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons currants

Directions:

1. Combine the cheese & curry powder in a food processor and process until smooth.
2. Shape the mixture into a disc, wrap in waxed paper, and refrigerate until firm. This should take about 1 1/2 hours or so.
3. Remove the cheese disc from refrigerator, unwrap, and place on a plate.
4. Spread the chutney over the top, then sprinkle with the green onions and the nuts. Place the currants on top.
5. Serve with pear wedges & crackers.