Charlene's Recipe

PHILLY Maple Nut Cheese Ball

Category: snacks

Ready in 1 hour 15 minutes
Serves 16

1 (250 g) tub PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 cups KRAFT Old Cheddar Shreds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 Tbsp. port wine
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup maple syrup

Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, cranberries and wine until well blended; cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Shape into ball or other desired shape just before serving; coat with pecans. Place on serving plate; drizzle with syrup.
Serve with Christie Crackers and an assortment of cut-up fresh vegetables, such as carrot and celery sticks.