1/2 pound sharp cheddar cheese
One 8 ounce package cream cheese
6 tbsp rose' wine
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1 and 1/2 tsp powdered ginger
salt and cayenne to taste
Fresh pears
Put cheeses through ricer or food mill. Blend well with wine, almonds and ginger. Add salt and cayenne to taste. Makes about 2 and 1/4 cups of dip. Serve at room temperature. Serve with fresh sliced pears.